Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 850m north west of North Farm

Bowl barrow 850m north west of North Farm

England
List entry 1016381
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 850m north west of North Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. The site comprises a circular mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common burial form of the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically enclosed inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflective of the status and beliefs of their depositors. This particular example contributes to the archaeological landscape of Wiltshire, where Bronze Age barrows form an important record of prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary practices.

Bowl barrow 850m north west of North Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016381. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 850m north west of North Farm?

Bowl barrow 850m north west of North Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016381.

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

Bowl barrow 850m north west of North 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 1016381.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lewisham Castle (5.5 km), Roman site 450yds (410m) E of Pentico Farm (6.1 km), Membury Camp See also WEST BERKSHIRE 199 (6.9 km).

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