Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Little Toyd Down, 650m south west of Grims Lodge Farm

Bowl barrow on Little Toyd Down, 650m south west of Grims Lodge Farm

England
List entry 1015704
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Little Toyd Down is a Bronze Age funerary monument located approximately 650 metres south-west of Grims Lodge Farm in Wiltshire. The barrow takes its name from its characteristic bowl-shaped mound form, a common burial structure of the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically date from around 2200 to 700 BCE and served as communal or individual burial places, often containing inhumations or cremations alongside grave goods. The site remains a significant example of the Bronze Age funerary landscape that characterises the Wiltshire uplands, contributing to our understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual practices in southern Britain.

Bowl barrow on Little Toyd Down, 650m south west of Grims Lodge Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015704. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Little Toyd Down, 650m south west of Grims Lodge Farm?

Bowl barrow on Little Toyd Down is a Bronze Age funerary monument located approximately 650 metres south-west of Grims Lodge Farm in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015704.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Little Toyd Down, 650m south west of Grims Lodge Farm?

Bowl barrow on Little Toyd Down, 650m south west of Grims Lodge 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 1015704.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Little Toyd Down, 650m south west of Grims Lodge Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Soldier's Ring (5.1 km), Ring ditch on Blackheath Down 650m south west of North Allenford Farm (5.1 km), Rockbourne Roman villa (5.9 km).

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