Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 940m north east of Wood Farm

Bowl barrow 940m north east of Wood Farm

England
List entry 1017708
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 940m north east of Wood Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of the bowl barrow type, which served as a funerary monument during the Bronze Age period. Such barrows typically contained inhumed or cremated remains and represent an important category of prehistoric burial architecture in southern England. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England as a scheduled monument, reflecting its archaeological significance and protected status.

Bowl barrow 940m north east of Wood Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017708. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 940m north east of Wood Farm?

Bowl barrow 940m north east of Wood Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017708.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 940m north east of Wood Farm?

Bowl barrow 940m north east of Wood 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 1017708.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 940m north east of Wood Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Four bowl barrows on Long Hill, 220m west of Mere Castle (1.9 km), Orchard Castle (4.7 km), Pen Pits quern quarries N of Combe Bottom (4.8 km).

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