Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 800m south of Hemp Knoll

Bowl barrow 800m south of Hemp Knoll

England
List entry 1013026
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 800m south of Hemp Knoll is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound characteristic of the bowl barrow form, a funerary structure type prevalent in Bronze Age Britain, typically dating to the second millennium BCE. Such monuments commonly contained single or multiple burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflective of the social status of the deceased. The barrow's location in the Wiltshire landscape places it within a region of considerable archaeological significance, where numerous similar burial monuments survive as testament to Bronze Age settlement and ritual practices.

Bowl barrow 800m south of Hemp Knoll is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013026. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 800m south of Hemp Knoll?

Bowl barrow 800m south of Hemp Knoll is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013026.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 800m south of Hemp Knoll?

Bowl barrow 800m south of Hemp Knoll 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 1013026.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 800m south of Hemp Knoll?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including All Cannings Cross, an Early Iron Age settlement site (2.9 km), Earthwork enclosure on Milk Hill (3.8 km), Three bowl barrows 600m south-west of Knap Cottage (4.9 km).

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