Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow: one of two round barrows south-east of Bulford Camp

Bowl barrow: one of two round barrows south-east of Bulford Camp

England
List entry 1009607
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow is a round barrow of Bronze Age date located south-east of Bulford Camp in Wiltshire. The monument takes its form from a characteristic bowl-shaped mound, a common funerary structure erected during the Bronze Age for the interment of high-status individuals. As one of two barrows in close proximity at this location, it represents part of the wider landscape of burial monuments that cluster across the chalk downs of Wessex. The barrow remains a scheduled ancient monument of archaeological significance, contributing to understanding of Bronze Age mortuary practice and settlement patterns in the region.

Bowl barrow: one of two round barrows south-east of Bulford Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009607. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow: one of two round barrows south-east of Bulford Camp?

Bowl barrow is a round barrow of Bronze Age date located south-east of Bulford Camp in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009607.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow: one of two round barrows south-east of Bulford Camp?

Bowl barrow: one of two round barrows south-east of Bulford Camp 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 1009607.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow: one of two round barrows south-east of Bulford Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 50m west of the Battery Hill triangulation point (7.9 km), Long barrow 140m WSW of the Battery Hill triangulation point (7.9 km), Barrows forming part of a cemetery, 320m north west of The Pheasant Hotel (8.5 km).

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