Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow: one of a group of dispersed barrows south-east of Norton Plantation

Bowl barrow: one of a group of dispersed barrows south-east of Norton Plantation

England
List entry 1009830
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow: one of a group of dispersed barrows south-east of Norton Plantation, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire, England. The monument consists of a round mound of earth and stone characteristic of bowl barrow construction, a common form of funerary monument in prehistoric Britain. Located within a landscape rich in burial earthworks, this barrow forms part of a wider distribution of such monuments in the region, reflecting patterns of burial practice and settlement over several centuries of prehistory. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument and remains an important evidence for understanding ceremonial practices and territorial organisation in Wiltshire during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods.

Bowl barrow: one of a group of dispersed barrows south-east of Norton Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009830. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow: one of a group of dispersed barrows south-east of Norton Plantation?

Bowl barrow: one of a group of dispersed barrows south-east of Norton Plantation, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009830.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow: one of a group of dispersed barrows south-east of Norton Plantation?

Bowl barrow: one of a group of dispersed barrows south-east of Norton Plantation 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 1009830.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow: one of a group of dispersed barrows south-east of Norton Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork enclosure in Penning Wood, 290m NE of Penning (7.5 km), Bowl barrow in High Park on south facing slope of Fonthill Down (8.4 km), Bowl barrow 540m north of Woodbine Barn (9 km).

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