Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 900m north of Down Farm

Bowl barrow 900m north of Down Farm

England
List entry 1018391
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 900m north of Down Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Wiltshire. The site consists of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common form of burial monument in southern England dating primarily to the Bronze Age, though some examples may originate in the Neolithic period. Such monuments typically comprised a mound of earth and chalk constructed over a central burial or cremation, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status of the deceased. The barrow's survival as an upstanding earthwork demonstrates the archaeological value of these monuments for understanding prehistoric burial practices and social organisation in the chalk downlands of Wiltshire.

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 Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument situated 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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