Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow in The Belt, 350m north east of Hill Barn

Bowl barrow in The Belt, 350m north east of Hill Barn

England
List entry 1019901
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow in The Belt is a Bronze Age burial mound situated approximately 350 metres north-east of Hill Barn in Wiltshire. The monument is a round barrow of typical bowl form, a common funerary structure of the Bronze Age period dating from circa 2200 to 700 BC. Such barrows served as territorial markers and repositories for cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1019901.

Bowl barrow in The Belt, 350m north east of Hill Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019901. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow in The Belt, 350m north east of Hill Barn?

Bowl barrow in The Belt is a Bronze Age burial mound situated approximately 350 metres north-east of Hill Barn in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019901.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow in The Belt, 350m north east of Hill Barn?

Bowl barrow in The Belt, 350m north east of Hill Barn 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 1019901.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow in The Belt, 350m north east of Hill Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Knap Hill camp near Alton Priors (4.3 km), Three bell barrows and a pillow mound 400m south-west of Knap Cottage (4.4 km), Three bowl barrows 600m south-west of Knap Cottage (4.5 km).

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