Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 800m north-east of Hackpen Barn

Bowl barrow 800m north-east of Hackpen Barn

England
List entry 1013318
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 800m north-east of Hackpen Barn is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire. The monument takes the form of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, the most common type of burial mound constructed during the Bronze Age in southern England. Such barrows typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods that reflect the status and beliefs of their occupants. This example contributes to the extensive Bronze Age landscape of Wiltshire, an area particularly rich in prehistoric funerary monuments.

Bowl barrow 800m north-east of Hackpen Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013318. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 800m north-east of Hackpen Barn?

Bowl barrow 800m north-east of Hackpen Barn is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013318.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 800m north-east of Hackpen Barn?

Bowl barrow 800m north-east of Hackpen 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 1013318.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 800m north-east of Hackpen Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork W of New Town Farm (8.5 km), Bowl barrow 150m north of the Alton White Horse (8.8 km), Three bowl barrows 600m south-west of Knap Cottage (8.8 km).

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