Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 850m north west of Lower Pertwood Farm

Bowl barrow 850m north west of Lower Pertwood Farm

England
List entry 1019839
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 850m north west of Lower Pertwood Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. The site consists of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common burial form dating to the Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows of this type typically contained inhumations or cremations within a central grave or pit, and often represent single burials of individuals of some social status. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork and forms part of the wider Bronze Age funerary landscape of Wiltshire.

Bowl barrow 850m north west of Lower Pertwood Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019839. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 850m north west of Lower Pertwood Farm?

Bowl barrow 850m north west of Lower Pertwood Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019839.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 850m north west of Lower Pertwood Farm?

Bowl barrow 850m north west of Lower Pertwood Farm 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 1019839.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 850m north west of Lower Pertwood Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow on Keysley Down, 1020m NNE of Chapel Field Barn (2.9 km), Oval barrow on Keysley Down, 1040m NNE of Chapel Field Barn (3 km), Barrow 1/4 mile (400m) NW of Willoughby Hedge (3.3 km).

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