Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 760m north west of The Down House

Bowl barrow 760m north west of The Down House

England
List entry 1016300
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 760m north west of The Down House is a prehistoric burial mound located in Wiltshire, England. The monument is designated as a scheduled ancient monument and represents a funerary structure typical of the Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows are characterized by their distinctive rounded mound form, which covers a central burial pit or grave beneath. This particular example contributes to the wider Bronze Age landscape of Wiltshire, an area rich in such monuments and evidence of early metalworking communities.

Bowl barrow 760m north west of The Down House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016300. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 760m north west of The Down House?

Bowl barrow 760m north west of The Down House is a prehistoric burial mound located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016300.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 760m north west of The Down House?

Bowl barrow 760m north west of The Down House 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 1016300.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 760m north west of The Down House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 190m north east of Burton Farm (2.4 km), Mere Castle (2.5 km), Four bowl barrows on Long Hill, 220m west of Mere Castle (2.6 km).

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