Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 650m south east of Baycliffe Farm

Bowl barrow 650m south east of Baycliffe Farm

England
List entry 1017696
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 650m south east of Baycliffe Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. The site represents a typical example of the bowl barrow type, a common burial form dating to the Bronze Age period, characterised by a simple mounded earthwork without the ditched enclosures or complex architectural features found in some contemporary monuments. As with other comparable barrows in the region, the monument would have served as a burial place, likely for individuals of some social standing within Bronze Age communities. The site's survival and scheduling reflect its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric funerary practice and settlement patterns in Wiltshire.

Bowl barrow 650m south east of Baycliffe Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017696. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 650m south east of Baycliffe Farm?

Bowl barrow 650m south east of Baycliffe Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017696.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 650m south east of Baycliffe Farm?

Bowl barrow 650m south east of Baycliffe 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 1017696.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 650m south east of Baycliffe Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two cross dykes 580m and 610m north east of Wood Farm (5.2 km), Medieval field system (5.9 km), Bristol High Cross (6.6 km).

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