Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 930m west of Cherhill Monument, Cherhill Down.

Bowl barrow 930m west of Cherhill Monument, Cherhill Down.

England
List entry 1010108
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 930m west of Cherhill Monument, Cherhill Down is a Bronze Age burial mound situated on Cherhill Down in Wiltshire. The monument is a typical example of the bowl barrow form, characterised by a circular earthwork mound raised over a central burial or burials, which represents a widespread funerary tradition across southern England during the Bronze Age period. The site's location on the chalk downland of Wiltshire places it within a landscape rich in prehistoric monuments, many of which date to the second millennium BCE. As a scheduled ancient monument, the barrow retains archaeological significance for understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the Wessex region.

Bowl barrow 930m west of Cherhill Monument, Cherhill Down. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010108. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 930m west of Cherhill Monument, Cherhill Down.?

Bowl barrow 930m west of Cherhill Monument, Cherhill Down is a Bronze Age burial mound situated on Cherhill Down in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010108.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 930m west of Cherhill Monument, Cherhill Down.?

Bowl barrow 930m 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 1010108.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 930m west of Cherhill Monument, Cherhill Down.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roundway Hill Farm round barrows (4.8 km), Bowl barrow forming part of a cemetery 800m east of Kitchen Barrow (5.9 km), Oliver's Camp and two round barrows outside Oliver's Camp (6 km).

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