Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow: one of a group of round barrows on Milston-Bulford Down

Bowl barrow: one of a group of round barrows on Milston-Bulford Down

England
List entry 1009470
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow is a round barrow forming part of a Bronze Age burial group situated on Milston-Bulford Down in Wiltshire. The monument is characteristic of the bowl barrow type, distinguished by a simple hemispherical or bowl-shaped mound of earth and chalk, typical of funerary monuments constructed during the Early to Middle Bronze Age. As one of several barrows occupying this downland location, it represents the pattern of clustered burial activity that characterises many Wiltshire barrow cemeteries. The site contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age mortuary practice and settlement patterns on the chalk downlands of southern England.

Bowl barrow: one of a group of round barrows on Milston-Bulford Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009470. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow: one of a group of round barrows on Milston-Bulford Down?

Bowl barrow is a round barrow forming part of a Bronze Age burial group situated on Milston-Bulford Down in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009470.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow: one of a group of round barrows on Milston-Bulford Down?

Bowl barrow: one of a group of round barrows on Milston-Bulford 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 1009470.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow: one of a group of round barrows on Milston-Bulford Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gomeldon deserted village (9.4 km), Horse Barrow (9.8 km), Two bowl barrows 265m south of the southern corner of Moll Harris's Clump: part of a group of round barrows on Porton Down (9.8 km).

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