Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on the summit of Cop Heap

Bowl barrow on the summit of Cop Heap

England
List entry 1019384
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on the summit of Cop Heap is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire, England. The barrow takes the form of a simple mound with a circular plan, characteristic of the bowl barrow type that was constructed during the Bronze Age as a burial monument for individuals of status. Its positioning on the summit of Cop Heap has afforded it prominence in the local landscape. Like other barrows of its period, it represents an important element of Bronze Age ceremonial and burial practice in southern England.

Bowl barrow on the summit of Cop Heap is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019384. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on the summit of Cop Heap?

Bowl barrow on the summit of Cop Heap is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019384.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on the summit of Cop Heap?

Bowl barrow on the summit of Cop Heap 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 1019384.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on the summit of Cop Heap?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 670m SSE of Kingston Dairy (9.9 km), Bowl barrow 735m SSE of Kingston Dairy (10 km), Field system on the north west facing slope of Dane's Bottom, 400m north of Dee Barn (10.2 km).

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