Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Berril Down

Bowl barrow on Berril Down

England
List entry 1009589
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Berril Down is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated on the Wiltshire downs. The barrow consists of a circular earthwork mound of characteristic bowl form, typical of burial structures erected during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments served as repositories for cremated or inhumed remains and often marked the graves of individuals of elevated social status within their communities. The barrow's survival as an upstanding archaeological feature on Berril Down contributes to the understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices across the Wiltshire landscape.

Bowl barrow on Berril Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009589. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Berril Down?

Bowl barrow on Berril Down is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated on the Wiltshire downs. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009589.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Berril Down?

Bowl barrow on Berril 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 1009589.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Berril Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 300m north of White Farm (7.7 km), Round barrow 230yds (210m) NW of New Field Plantation (8.1 km), Long barrow 300m north-east of Albany Place (8.2 km).

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