Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 750m east of New Barn

Bowl barrow 750m east of New Barn

England
List entry 1013308
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 750m east of New Barn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. The site comprises a circular mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common burial form of the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for ceremonial activity within their contemporary landscapes. The barrow's survival as an upstanding archaeological feature makes it a valuable record of Bronze Age mortuary practice and settlement patterns in the region.

Bowl barrow 750m east of New Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013308. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 750m east of New Barn?

Bowl barrow 750m east of New Barn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013308.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 750m east of New Barn?

Bowl barrow 750m east of New 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 1013308.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 750m east of New Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork W of New Town Farm (7.6 km), Group of barrows on Draycott Hill (7.8 km), Three bowl barrows 600m south-west of Knap Cottage (7.9 km).

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