Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 610m north-west of Heath Copse

Bowl barrow 610m north-west of Heath Copse

England
List entry 1012277
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 610m north-west of Heath Copse is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. The barrow takes the form of a circular earthwork mound, characteristic of the bowl barrow type that was widely constructed during the Bronze Age across southern England. Such monuments typically contained cremated or inhumed human remains, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for ceremonial activity within prehistoric communities. The barrow survives as an upstanding earthwork and represents an important record of Bronze Age funerary practice in the Wiltshire landscape.

Bowl barrow 610m north-west of Heath Copse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012277. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 610m north-west of Heath Copse?

Bowl barrow 610m north-west of Heath Copse is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012277.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 610m north-west of Heath Copse?

Bowl barrow 610m north-west of Heath Copse 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 1012277.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 610m north-west of Heath Copse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow north east of Andover Plantation (8.5 km), Bowl barrow 345m east of Old Rectory (10 km), Devil's ditch: boundary earthwork (10.4 km).

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