Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow in High Park on south facing slope of Fonthill Down

Bowl barrow in High Park on south facing slope of Fonthill Down

England
List entry 1017703
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow in High Park on south facing slope of Fonthill Down is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Wiltshire. The barrow takes the form of a simple earthen mound characteristic of the Bronze Age period, built to cover and mark a burial deposit. Its location on the south-facing slope of Fonthill Down places it within a landscape rich in prehistoric ceremonial and funerary monuments typical of the Wessex chalk downlands. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument and represents an important survival of Bronze Age funerary practice in the region.

Bowl barrow in High Park on south facing slope of Fonthill Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017703. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow in High Park on south facing slope of Fonthill Down?

Bowl barrow in High Park on south facing slope of Fonthill Down is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017703.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow in High Park on south facing slope of Fonthill Down?

Bowl barrow in High Park on south facing slope of Fonthill 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 1017703.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow in High Park on south facing slope of Fonthill Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tithe barn and gatehouse at Place Farm (5.6 km), Wick Farm settlement site (6.6 km), Castle Ditches camp (7.5 km).

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