Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 950m east of New Barn, Earl's Farm Down

Bowl barrow 950m east of New Barn, Earl's Farm Down

England
List entry 1009871
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 950m east of New Barn, Earl's Farm Down is a Bronze Age burial mound located on Earl's Farm Down in Wiltshire. The monument consists of a circular earthwork typical of bowl barrows, a common funerary form of the Bronze Age period. Such barrows served as burial places, often containing inhumations or cremations accompanied by grave goods. The site forms part of the broader ceremonial and burial landscape of the Wiltshire downs, an area rich in prehistoric archaeological remains.

Bowl barrow 950m east of New Barn, Earl's Farm Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009871. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 950m east of New Barn, Earl's Farm Down?

Bowl barrow 950m east of New Barn, Earl's Farm Down is a Bronze Age burial mound located on Earl's Farm Down in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009871.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 950m east of New Barn, Earl's Farm Down?

Bowl barrow 950m east of New Barn, Earl's Farm 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 1009871.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 950m east of New Barn, Earl's Farm Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 50m west of the Battery Hill triangulation point (7.8 km), Long barrow 140m WSW of the Battery Hill triangulation point (7.8 km), Figsbury Ring (8.5 km).

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