Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow: one of three round barrows west of The Belt

Bowl barrow: one of three round barrows west of The Belt

England
List entry 1009550
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located west of The Belt in Wiltshire, England. It is one of three round barrows forming a small cemetery group in this landscape, representing the burial practices of prehistoric communities during the Bronze Age period. The barrow exhibits the characteristic bowl-shaped earthwork typical of this monument class, a form that became widespread across southern England during the second millennium before Christ. Such barrows served as burial mounds for individuals of social standing and remain significant archaeological features for understanding settlement patterns and ritual practices in prehistoric Wiltshire.

Bowl barrow: one of three round barrows west of The Belt is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009550. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow: one of three round barrows west of The Belt?

Bowl barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located west of The Belt in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009550.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow: one of three round barrows west of The Belt?

Bowl barrow: one of three round barrows west of The Belt 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 1009550.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow: one of three round barrows west of The Belt?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 250m south east of Tower Hill (8.5 km), Bowl barrow 250m south of Martin's Clump (8.7 km), Long barrow and adjoining bowl barrow, 250m south of Martin's Clump (8.8 km).

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