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Bowl barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age round barrow forming part of a cemetery group on Silk Hill in Wiltshire. The monument takes its characteristic form as a low, rounded earthwork, typical of burial mounds constructed during the later prehistoric period. As one of several barrows occupying this location, it represents a significant example of funerary practice and settlement patterns in the region. The site's designation as a scheduled monument reflects its archaeological importance for understanding prehistoric Wiltshire.
Bowl barrow: one of a group of round barrows on Silk Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009691. View the official record →
Bowl barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age round barrow forming part of a cemetery group on Silk Hill in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009691.
Bowl barrow: one of a group of round barrows on Silk Hill 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 1009691.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 250m south east of Tower Hill (9.1 km), Saucer barrow 400m north east of the sports ground: one of a group of round barrows north west of Idmiston Down (9.4 km), Bell barrow 250m NNE of the sports ground: one of a group of round barrows north west of Idmiston Down (9.4 km).
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