Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 70m south of A303

Bowl barrow 70m south of A303

England
List entry 1012130
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 70m south of A303 is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire, England. The site comprises a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary form across southern Britain during the Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows of this type typically enclosed cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods reflective of the social status of the deceased. This particular example contributes to the significant concentration of Bronze Age burial monuments found along the chalk downs of Wiltshire, an area of particular archaeological importance for understanding prehistoric settlement and burial practices.

Bowl barrow 70m south of A303 is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012130. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 70m south of A303?

Bowl barrow 70m south of A303 is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012130.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 70m south of A303?

Bowl barrow 70m south of A303 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 1012130.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 70m south of A303?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newton Barrow (7.3 km), Gomeldon deserted village (7.5 km), A pond barrow and a bowl barrow 200m south east of St Mary's Church forming outliers to a round barrow cemetery at Winterbourne Gunner (8 km).

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