Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 640m south east of Greater Lane Farm

Bowl barrow 640m south east of Greater Lane Farm

England
List entry 1017298
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 640m south east of Greater Lane Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type constructed during the Bronze Age across southern England. Such barrows typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods that provide evidence of contemporary ritual practices and material culture. The site's survival and official recognition reflect the archaeological importance of Wiltshire's extensive barrow landscape, which preserves significant evidence of prehistoric mortuary practices and settlement patterns.

Bowl barrow 640m south east of Greater Lane Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017298. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 640m south east of Greater Lane Farm?

Bowl barrow 640m south east of Greater Lane Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017298.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 640m south east of Greater Lane Farm?

Bowl barrow 640m south east of Greater Lane Farm 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 1017298.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 640m south east of Greater Lane Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Strip lynchet system east of Cotley Hill Woods (9.1 km), Round barrow on the summit of Cotley Hill (9.1 km), Round barrow on the south side of Cotley Hill (9.3 km).

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