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 1009508
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow is a round barrow located on Milston-Bulford Down in Wiltshire, England, forming part of a larger group of Bronze Age burial monuments in this region. The monument is characterized by its distinctive bowl-shaped mound, a common form for round barrows dating to the Bronze Age period. These earthworks represent significant archaeological evidence of funerary practices and settlement patterns in prehistoric Wiltshire, contributing to our understanding of Bronze Age ritual and social organization. The barrow group on Milston-Bulford Down illustrates the concentration of burial activity typical of prehistoric ceremonial landscapes in the Wessex region.

Bowl barrow: one of a group of round barrows on Milston-Bulford Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009508. 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 located on Milston-Bulford Down in Wiltshire, England, forming part of a larger group of Bronze Age burial monuments in this region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009508.

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 1009508.

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 Bowl barrow 650m ESE of Manor Farm: one of a group of round barrows on Porton Down (9.3 km), Gomeldon deserted village (9.5 km), Horse Barrow (9.8 km).

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