Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow, Round Down Copse

Bowl barrow, Round Down Copse

England
List entry 1010149
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow, Round Down Copse is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. The barrow consists of a circular mound of earth and stone typical of bowl barrow construction, a funerary form prevalent during the Bronze Age across southern England. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important archaeological resource for understanding burial practices and settlement patterns in the region during the second millennium before Christ. The site's preservation within Round Down Copse woodland has contributed to its survival as a discrete earthwork feature.

Bowl barrow, Round Down Copse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010149. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow, Round Down Copse?

Bowl barrow, Round Down Copse is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010149.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow, Round Down Copse?

Bowl barrow, Round Down Copse 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 1010149.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow, Round Down Copse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow: one of a group of eight round barrows in Milston Down Wood (8.9 km), Bowl barrow: one of three round barrows west of The Belt (8.9 km), Bowl barrow: one of a group of round barrows on Silk Hill (9.1 km).

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