Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Cold Kitchen Hill, 740m north east of Seagram's Barn

Bowl barrow on Cold Kitchen Hill, 740m north east of Seagram's Barn

England
List entry 1016908
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Cold Kitchen Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire, situated approximately 740 metres north-east of Seagram's Barn. The monument comprises a simple hemispherical earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type constructed during the Bronze Age across southern England. Such structures typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for community ritual activity. The barrow's position on Cold Kitchen Hill reflects the typical Bronze Age practice of placing burial mounds in prominent locations within the landscape, enhancing their visibility and social significance within the local topography.

Bowl barrow on Cold Kitchen Hill, 740m north east of Seagram's Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016908. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Cold Kitchen Hill, 740m north east of Seagram's Barn?

Bowl barrow on Cold Kitchen Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire, situated approximately 740 metres north-east of Seagram's Barn. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016908.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Cold Kitchen Hill, 740m north east of Seagram's Barn?

Bowl barrow on Cold Kitchen Hill, 740m north east of Seagram's 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 1016908.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Cold Kitchen Hill, 740m north east of Seagram's Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow 1/4 mile (400m) NW of Willoughby Hedge (4.9 km), Medieval field system (5.3 km), Long barrow on Keysley Down, 1020m NNE of Chapel Field Barn (5.3 km).

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