Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow: one of a group of round barrows south of Bulford

Bowl barrow: one of a group of round barrows south of Bulford

England
List entry 1009931
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located south of Bulford in Wiltshire, England. The site forms part of a significant cluster of round barrows distributed across the chalk downland in this region, characteristic of the extensive barrow cemeteries that developed during the Bronze Age on Salisbury Plain. The monument comprises a circular earthwork of modest proportions, typical of the bowl barrow form which consists of a simple mound of earth raised over a burial or burials. Such barrows represent important archaeological evidence for funerary practices and settlement patterns during prehistoric periods in southern England.

Bowl barrow: one of a group of round barrows south of Bulford is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009931. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow: one of a group of round barrows south of Bulford?

Bowl barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located south of Bulford in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009931.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow: one of a group of round barrows south of Bulford?

Bowl barrow: one of a group of round barrows south of Bulford 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 1009931.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow: one of a group of round barrows south of Bulford?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 50m west of the Battery Hill triangulation point (8.8 km), Long barrow 140m WSW of the Battery Hill triangulation point (8.8 km), 'Ende Burgh' long barrow (8.9 km).

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