Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow south-east of Sidbury Hill

Bowl barrow south-east of Sidbury Hill

England
List entry 1010022
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow south-east of Sidbury Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire, England. The barrow takes the form of a simple mound of earth and stone, characteristic of bowl barrow construction, which typically comprises a circular raised burial mound surrounded by a ditch. Dating to the Bronze Age, such monuments represent a significant phase of prehistoric burial practice in southern England, when individual or small group interment beneath earthen mounds was the dominant mortuary custom. The site remains an important archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and funerary traditions in the Wiltshire landscape.

Bowl barrow south-east of Sidbury Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010022. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow south-east of Sidbury Hill?

Bowl barrow south-east of Sidbury Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010022.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow south-east of Sidbury Hill?

Bowl barrow south-east of Sidbury Hill 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 1010022.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow south-east of Sidbury Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wilbury House round barrow (8 km), Bowl barrow 260m SSW of Laundry Bungalows (8.1 km), Two bowl barrows 200m south of Laundry Bungalows (8.1 km).

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