Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 950m north-west of Hill Copse, Wexcombe Down

Bowl barrow 950m north-west of Hill Copse, Wexcombe Down

England
List entry 1013329
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 950m north-west of Hill Copse, Wexcombe Down is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on the chalk downland of Wiltshire. The barrow comprises a circular mound of earth and flint, typical of bowl barrow construction, and forms part of the extensive prehistoric burial landscape of Salisbury Plain. Such monuments were constructed during the Bronze Age, approximately two thousand years before the present era, and served as burial places for individuals of likely social significance within contemporary communities. The barrow's survival and official designation reflect its archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age mortuary practice and settlement patterns in southern England.

Bowl barrow 950m north-west of Hill Copse, Wexcombe Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013329. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 950m north-west of Hill Copse, Wexcombe Down?

Bowl barrow 950m north-west of Hill Copse, Wexcombe Down is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on the chalk downland of Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013329.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 950m north-west of Hill Copse, Wexcombe Down?

Bowl barrow 950m north-west of Hill Copse, Wexcombe 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 1013329.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 950m north-west of Hill Copse, Wexcombe Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman buildings on Lambourne's Hill (7.9 km), Section of boundary earthwork east of Sidbury Hill (9 km), Sidbury Hill and associated monuments (9.3 km).

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