Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 630m north east of Wick Bottom Barn

Bowl barrow 630m north east of Wick Bottom Barn

England
List entry 1015803
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 630m north east of Wick Bottom Barn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. The barrow takes the form of a round mound typical of the bowl barrow type, which served as a burial structure during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments are characterised by their simple hemispherical shape and represent a widespread funerary practice across southern England during this era. The site's survival as an earthwork demonstrates the importance of Bronze Age burial customs in the Wiltshire landscape, an area rich in prehistoric funerary monuments.

Bowl barrow 630m north east of Wick Bottom Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015803. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 630m north east of Wick Bottom Barn?

Bowl barrow 630m north east of Wick Bottom Barn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015803.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 630m north east of Wick Bottom Barn?

Bowl barrow 630m north east of Wick Bottom Barn 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 1015803.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 630m north east of Wick Bottom Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 400m south-east of Culley's Farm Cottages (9.7 km), Withy Copse ditch (9.8 km), Group of barrows on Draycott Hill (9.8 km).

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