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 1009517
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow is a round barrow situated within a group of Bronze Age funerary monuments on Milston-Bulford Down in Wiltshire. The barrow is characterised by its simple hemispherical mound form, typical of bowl barrows constructed during the Early Bronze Age. It forms part of a significant clustering of round barrows on this downland location, which reflects the importance of the area as a burial ground during the second millennium BC. The monument is designated as a heritage asset of national importance and contributes to understanding Bronze Age mortuary practices and settlement patterns in the Salisbury Plain region.

Bowl barrow: one of a group of round barrows on Milston-Bulford Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009517. View the official record →

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

Bowl barrow is a round barrow situated within a group of Bronze Age funerary monuments on Milston-Bulford Down in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009517.

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 1009517.

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 (9.7 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 (9.9 km).

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