Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow: one of two round barrows east of Carter Barracks

Bowl barrow: one of two round barrows east of Carter Barracks

England
List entry 1009611
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow is a round barrow situated east of Carter Barracks in Wiltshire, England. Dating to the Bronze Age, this earthwork monument consists of a raised circular mound characteristic of burial structures constructed during the second millennium BCE. The barrow forms part of a group of at least two round barrows in the vicinity, indicating a concentration of Bronze Age funerary activity in this locality. As a designated ancient monument, it represents an important survival of prehistoric burial practice and landscape use in the English uplands.

Bowl barrow: one of two round barrows east of Carter Barracks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009611. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow: one of two round barrows east of Carter Barracks?

Bowl barrow is a round barrow situated east of Carter Barracks in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009611.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow: one of two round barrows east of Carter Barracks?

Bowl barrow: one of two round barrows east of Carter Barracks 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 1009611.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow: one of two round barrows east of Carter Barracks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gomeldon deserted village (9.4 km), Horse Barrow (9.7 km), A pond barrow and a bowl barrow 200m south east of St Mary's Church forming outliers to a round barrow cemetery at Winterbourne Gunner (9.9 km).

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