Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 60m east of Roundway Hill Covert

Bowl barrow 60m east of Roundway Hill Covert

England
List entry 1012298
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 60m east of Roundway Hill Covert is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Wiltshire. The barrow takes the characteristic form of a rounded earthen mound, typical of funerary structures erected during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments were constructed to mark burial sites and served as permanent markers within the landscape, often clustering within barrow cemeteries as part of broader patterns of Bronze Age ritual activity and land use in southern England. The site's designation on the National Heritage List indicates its recognised archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric burial practice and settlement patterns in the region.

Bowl barrow 60m east of Roundway Hill Covert is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012298. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 60m east of Roundway Hill Covert?

Bowl barrow 60m east of Roundway Hill Covert is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012298.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 60m east of Roundway Hill Covert?

Bowl barrow 60m east of Roundway Hill Covert is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1012298.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 60m east of Roundway Hill Covert?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows in Roundway Hill Covert (0.3 km), Oliver's Camp and two round barrows outside Oliver's Camp (0.7 km), Devizes Castle (2.8 km).

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