Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 800m south-east of Tanhill Penning

Bowl barrow 800m south-east of Tanhill Penning

England
List entry 1013023
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 800m south-east of Tanhill Penning is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire, England. The monument comprises a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type found extensively across southern England dating from the third and second millennia before the present. Such barrows typically served as communal or individual burial sites for communities during the prehistoric period. The site's preservation and official designation reflect its archaeological significance as evidence of early burial practices and settlement patterns in the Wiltshire landscape.

Bowl barrow 800m south-east of Tanhill Penning is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013023. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 800m south-east of Tanhill Penning?

Bowl barrow 800m south-east of Tanhill Penning is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013023.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 800m south-east of Tanhill Penning?

Bowl barrow 800m south-east of Tanhill Penning 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 1013023.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 800m south-east of Tanhill Penning?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows 600m south-west of Knap Cottage (2 km), Three bell barrows and a pillow mound 400m south-west of Knap Cottage (2.1 km), Adam's Grave: a long barrow on Walker's Hill (2.2 km).

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