Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow: one of three round barrows on Four Hundred Down

Bowl barrow: one of three round barrows on Four Hundred Down

England
List entry 1009776
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow is a round barrow located on Four Hundred Down in Wiltshire, England, and represents one of three Bronze Age burial monuments on this downland site. The barrow exhibits the characteristic hemispherical mound form typical of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type of the Bronze Age period. As part of a barrow group, it contributes to the archaeological significance of Four Hundred Down, which preserves evidence of prehistoric burial practice and settlement patterns in the Wessex chalkland. The monument is designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the National Heritage List for England (entry 1009776), reflecting its protected status and archaeological importance.

Bowl barrow: one of three round barrows on Four Hundred Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009776. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow: one of three round barrows on Four Hundred Down?

Bowl barrow is a round barrow located on Four Hundred Down in Wiltshire, England, and represents one of three Bronze Age burial monuments on this downland site. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009776.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow: one of three round barrows on Four Hundred Down?

Bowl barrow: one of three round barrows on Four Hundred 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 1009776.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow: one of three round barrows on Four Hundred Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Robin Hood's Bower earthwork enclosure in Southleigh Wood (8 km), Henge monument 350m north-east of Long Ivor Farm (8.2 km), Bowl barrow 130m south-west of North End Farm (8.4 km).

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