Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 840m west of Cherhill Monument, Cherhill Down.

Bowl barrow 840m west of Cherhill Monument, Cherhill Down.

England
List entry 1010109
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 840m west of Cherhill Monument, Cherhill Down is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial mound located on Cherhill Down in Wiltshire. The monument consists of a bowl-shaped earthwork typical of barrows constructed during the prehistoric period to serve as burial places for the dead. It forms part of the significant archaeological landscape of Cherhill Down, an area rich in prehistoric monuments including the nearby Cherhill Monument itself. The barrow's precise dating and associated grave goods remain subjects of archaeological study, though its form and location within this regionally important ceremonial and burial landscape indicate its role in the funerary practices of prehistoric communities.

Bowl barrow 840m west of Cherhill Monument, Cherhill Down. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010109. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 840m west of Cherhill Monument, Cherhill Down.?

Bowl barrow 840m west of Cherhill Monument, Cherhill Down is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial mound located on Cherhill Down in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010109.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 840m west of Cherhill Monument, Cherhill Down.?

Bowl barrow 840m west of Cherhill Monument, Cherhill Down. 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 1010109.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 840m west of Cherhill Monument, Cherhill Down.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roundway Hill Farm round barrows (4.7 km), Bowl barrow forming part of a cemetery 800m east of Kitchen Barrow (5.8 km), Oliver's Camp and two round barrows outside Oliver's Camp (6 km).

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