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

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

England
List entry 1012985
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Allington Down is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. The barrow is one of several round barrows comprising a cemetery on the down, representing funerary practices of the Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows are among the most common form of round barrow, consisting of a mound of earth and stone raised over one or more burials beneath. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork and forms part of a landscape rich in prehistoric burial remains typical of Wiltshire's chalk downlands.

Bowl barrow forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Allington Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012985. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

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

Bowl barrow forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Allington Down is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012985.

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

Bowl barrow forming part of a 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 1012985.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including All Cannings Cross, an Early Iron Age settlement site (2.4 km), Three bowl barrows 600m south-west of Knap Cottage (3.1 km), Adam's Grave: a long barrow on Walker's Hill (3.3 km).

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