Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow immediately south of the embankment of a disused railway, within Boscombe Down Airfield, 870m south east of The Pennings

Bowl barrow immediately south of the embankment of a disused railway, within Boscombe Down Airfield, 870m south east of The Pennings

England
List entry 1018624
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow immediately south of the embankment of a disused railway, within Boscombe Down Airfield is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Wiltshire. The monument comprises a circular earthwork typical of bowl barrows, a common funerary form across the chalk downlands of southern England during the Bronze Age. It is located within the scheduled ancient monument boundary at Boscombe Down, an area of archaeological significance characterised by numerous prehistoric features. The barrow's position within an active airfield presents challenges for archaeological study and preservation, though its scheduled status affords statutory protection.

Bowl barrow immediately south of the embankment of a disused railway, within Boscombe Down Airfield, 870m south east of The Pennings is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018624. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow immediately south of the embankment of a disused railway, within Boscombe Down Airfield, 870m south east of The Pennings?

Bowl barrow immediately south of the embankment of a disused railway, within Boscombe Down Airfield is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018624.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow immediately south of the embankment of a disused railway, within Boscombe Down Airfield, 870m south east of The Pennings?

Bowl barrow immediately south of the embankment of a disused railway, within Boscombe Down Airfield, 870m south east of The Pennings 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 1018624.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow immediately south of the embankment of a disused railway, within Boscombe Down Airfield, 870m south east of The Pennings?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 50m west of the Battery Hill triangulation point (6.8 km), Long barrow 140m WSW of the Battery Hill triangulation point (6.8 km), 'Ende Burgh' long barrow (7.2 km).

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