Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 700m south east of Field Barn

Bowl barrow 700m south east of Field Barn

England
List entry 1015937
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 700m south east of Field Barn is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. The site consists of a circular earthen mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a funerary monument type commonly constructed during the Bronze Age across southern England. Such barrows typically contained inhumation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for ritual and commemorative practices within prehistoric communities. The monument's survival and scheduling as a heritage asset reflect its archaeological significance as evidence of burial practices and settlement patterns in prehistoric Wiltshire.

Bowl barrow 700m south east of Field Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015937. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 700m south east of Field Barn?

Bowl barrow 700m south east of Field Barn is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015937.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 700m south east of Field Barn?

Bowl barrow 700m south east of Field 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 1015937.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 700m south east of Field Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sedgehill churchyard cross (6.5 km), Moated site at Brick Kiln Copse (6.5 km), Tithe barn and gatehouse at Place Farm (7.2 km).

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