Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow forming part of a linear round barrow cemetery on Allington Down

Bowl barrow forming part of a linear round barrow cemetery on Allington Down

England
List entry 1012986
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow forming part of a linear round barrow cemetery on Allington Down is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire, England. The barrow is situated within a cemetery of round barrows arranged in a linear configuration across the downland landscape, a characteristic burial practice of the Bronze Age period. As a bowl barrow, it represents the simpler and more common form of round barrow construction, comprising an earthen mound with a circular plan. The monument forms part of the wider archaeological record of Salisbury Plain's intensive Bronze Age settlement and burial activity, contributing to our understanding of ritual practices and land use in prehistoric Wiltshire.

Bowl barrow forming part of a linear round barrow cemetery on Allington Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012986. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow forming part of a linear round barrow cemetery on Allington Down?

Bowl barrow forming part of a linear round barrow cemetery on Allington Down is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012986.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow forming part of a linear round barrow cemetery on Allington Down?

Bowl barrow forming part of a linear round barrow cemetery on Allington 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 1012986.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow forming part of a linear round barrow cemetery on Allington Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork enclosure on Milk Hill (2.3 km), All Cannings Cross, an Early Iron Age settlement site (2.7 km), Three bowl barrows 600m south-west of Knap Cottage (3.1 km).

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