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 1009640
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located on Milston-Bulford Down in Wiltshire. It is one of a group of round barrows situated on this chalk downland, a landscape rich in prehistoric burial monuments. The barrow takes the form of a simple dome-shaped earthwork, characteristic of bowl barrows, which typically date from the Neolithic period through to the Bronze Age and served as burial sites for individual or small family groups. The monument contributes to the significant archaeological record of the Salisbury Plain area, where concentrations of barrow groups document patterns of prehistoric settlement and ritual practice.

Bowl barrow: one of a group of round barrows on Milston-Bulford Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009640. 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 Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located on Milston-Bulford Down in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009640.

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 1009640.

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 Three bowl barrows 200m east of Manor Farm: part of a group of round barrows on Porton Down (9.2 km), Bowl barrow 370m east of Manor Farm: one of a group of round barrows on Porton Down (9.2 km), Bowl barrow 650m ESE of Manor Farm: one of a group of round barrows on Porton Down (9.3 km).

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