Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 730m south of Greater Lane Farm

Bowl barrow 730m south of Greater Lane Farm

England
List entry 1017299
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 730m south of Greater Lane Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. The barrow comprises a circular mound of earth and stone characteristic of the bowl barrow type, which served as a repository for cremated or inhumed remains during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments are typically found in groups or linear arrangements across Wiltshire's chalk downlands, reflecting the funerary practices of Bronze Age communities. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England and remains an important archaeological witness to the mortuary traditions and land use patterns of prehistoric Wiltshire.

Bowl barrow 730m south of Greater Lane Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017299. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 730m south of Greater Lane Farm?

Bowl barrow 730m south of Greater Lane Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017299.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 730m south of Greater Lane Farm?

Bowl barrow 730m south 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 1017299.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 730m south of Greater Lane Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Strip lynchet system east of Cotley Hill Woods (8.9 km), Round barrow on the summit of Cotley Hill (9 km), Round barrow on the south side of Cotley Hill (9.2 km).

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