Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Wick Down

Bowl barrow on Wick Down

England
List entry 1012510
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Wick Down is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire, England. The barrow takes the form of a simple mounded earthwork, characteristic of the bowl barrow type that predominated during the Bronze Age period. Situated on Wick Down, the monument represents the burial practices of prehistoric communities in the Wiltshire landscape, an area particularly rich in barrow monuments. The site is designated as a protected ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement and ritual practice in southern England.

Bowl barrow on Wick Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012510. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Wick Down?

Bowl barrow on Wick Down is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012510.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Wick Down?

Bowl barrow on Wick 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 1012510.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of fortified manor (7.9 km), Long barrow: one of two long barrows east of Milston Down (8.3 km), Long barrow: one of two long barrows east of Milston Down (8.4 km).

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