Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 900m north of Down Farm

Bowl barrow 900m north of Down Farm

England
List entry 1018391
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 900m north of Down Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. The barrow consists of a circular earthen mound typical of the bowl barrow form, a common burial structure of the Bronze Age period. Such monuments served as repositories for cremated or inhumed remains and often contained grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of their interred occupants. The site's survival to the present day contributes to archaeological understanding of Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the Wiltshire landscape.

Bowl barrow 900m north of Down Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018391. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 900m north of Down Farm?

Bowl barrow 900m north of Down Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018391.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 900m north of Down Farm?

Bowl barrow 900m north of Down 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 1018391.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 900m north of Down Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Slight univallate hillfort 985m north east of Talbot Farm (4.5 km), Bury Wood Camp hillfort and earthwork enclosure 750m north of Raffinwood House (5.4 km), Truckle Hill Roman villa (5.6 km).

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