Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 760m north west of The Down House

Bowl barrow 760m north west of The Down House

England
List entry 1016300
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 760m north west of The Down House is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. The site comprises a circular earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a funerary monument type prevalent in southern Britain during the Bronze Age, typically dating between 2000 and 1500 BCE. Such barrows served as burial places for individuals of probable status within their communities and often contained crouched inhumations accompanied by grave goods. The monument survives as an archaeological feature of interest for understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the Wiltshire landscape.

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

Bowl barrow 760m north west of The Down House is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. 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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