Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Homington Down, 725m south of Tottens Farm

Bowl barrow on Homington Down, 725m south of Tottens Farm

England
List entry 1015705
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Homington Down, 725m south of Tottens Farm, is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Wiltshire. The barrow takes the form of a simple bowl-shaped mound, a common funerary structure of the Bronze Age period. It is located within an area of Wiltshire notable for its concentration of prehistoric burial remains, reflecting the intensive use of downland for ritual and funerary purposes during the second millennium BC. The monument survives as an earthwork feature and remains designated for its archaeological and historical importance as evidence of Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the region.

Bowl barrow on Homington Down, 725m south of Tottens Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015705. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Homington Down, 725m south of Tottens Farm?

Bowl barrow on Homington Down, 725m south of Tottens Farm, is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015705.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Homington Down, 725m south of Tottens Farm?

Bowl barrow on Homington Down, 725m south of Tottens Farm 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 1015705.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Homington Down, 725m south of Tottens Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval manorial buildings (uninhabited parts) (6.9 km), Rockbourne Roman villa (8.2 km), Soldier's Ring (8.3 km).

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