Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow and a saucer barrow 200m north of Rockley Plantation

Bowl barrow and a saucer barrow 200m north of Rockley Plantation

England
List entry 1012197
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow and a saucer barrow 200m north of Rockley Plantation is a Neolithic and Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. The site comprises two distinct barrow forms, a bowl barrow and an adjacent saucer barrow, representing different traditions of burial mound construction during prehistory. Bowl barrows are characterised by their hemispherical mound form, whilst saucer barrows are defined by their shallow, circular profile. The monument is situated within a landscape rich in prehistoric funerary remains, reflecting the significance of this region as a focus for burial practices across the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods.

Bowl barrow and a saucer barrow 200m north of Rockley Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012197. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow and a saucer barrow 200m north of Rockley Plantation?

Bowl barrow and a saucer barrow 200m north of Rockley Plantation is a Neolithic and Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012197.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow and a saucer barrow 200m north of Rockley Plantation?

Bowl barrow and a saucer barrow 200m north of Rockley Plantation 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 1012197.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow and a saucer barrow 200m north of Rockley Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Martinsell Hill camp (9.2 km), Group of barrows on Draycott Hill (9.4 km), Giant's Grave (Martinsell Hill) (9.8 km).

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