Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow: one of a group of round barrows in Bourne Bottom

Bowl barrow: one of a group of round barrows in Bourne Bottom

England
List entry 1009664
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow is a round barrow located in Bourne Bottom, Wiltshire, and forms part of a recognised group of Bronze Age funerary monuments in this landscape. The barrow takes its name from its characteristic bowl-shaped mound form, typical of Bronze Age burial structures of the second millennium BC. Like other round barrows in the group, it represents evidence of prehistoric ritual practice and social organisation during the Bronze Age period. The site is designated as a monument of national importance under the National Heritage List for England.

Bowl barrow: one of a group of round barrows in Bourne Bottom is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009664. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow: one of a group of round barrows in Bourne Bottom?

Bowl barrow is a round barrow located in Bourne Bottom, Wiltshire, and forms part of a recognised group of Bronze Age funerary monuments in this landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009664.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow: one of a group of round barrows in Bourne Bottom?

Bowl barrow: one of a group of round barrows in Bourne Bottom 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 1009664.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow: one of a group of round barrows in Bourne Bottom?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 340m east of Stockport (8.6 km), Linear boundary earthwork 250m west of Stockport (9 km), Two bowl barrows 380m north east of Straight Walk Plantation: part of a group of round barrows south of Hampshire Gap (9.5 km).

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