Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow at east end of Morgan's Hill

Bowl barrow at east end of Morgan's Hill

England
List entry 1013070
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow at east end of Morgan's Hill is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. The barrow takes the form of a simple earthwork mound characteristic of the Bronze Age funerary tradition in southern England, dating to the period between approximately 2200 and 700 BCE. Bowl barrows of this type typically consisted of a central burial chamber or grave covered by an earthen mound, serving as a prominent marker in the landscape and indicating the status of the deceased within their community. The monument represents an important example of the funerary practices and settlement patterns of Bronze Age Wessex.

Bowl barrow at east end of Morgan's Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013070. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow at east end of Morgan's Hill?

Bowl barrow at east end of Morgan's Hill is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013070.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow at east end of Morgan's Hill?

Bowl barrow at east end of Morgan's Hill 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 1013070.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow at east end of Morgan's Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 60m east of Roundway Hill Covert (4.3 km), Two bowl barrows in Roundway Hill Covert (4.4 km), Bowl barrow forming part of a cemetery 800m east of Kitchen Barrow (4.8 km).

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