Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow south-east of The Crott

Bowl barrow south-east of The Crott

England
List entry 1009801
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow south-east of The Crott is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. The site comprises a circular burial mound characteristic of the bowl barrow type, a common form of barrow construction during the Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows of this kind were typically constructed as earthen mounds raised over cremated or inhumed remains and often formed part of larger barrow cemeteries across the Wiltshire landscape. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork and represents an important component of the archaeological record relating to Bronze Age mortuary practice in the region.

Bowl barrow south-east of The Crott is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009801. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow south-east of The Crott?

Bowl barrow south-east of The Crott is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009801.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow south-east of The Crott?

Bowl barrow south-east of The Crott 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 1009801.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow south-east of The Crott?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow to the north of Long Bottom, 1.6km north east of Hammersmith (9.4 km), Round barrow SW of Parsonage Down (9.6 km), Bell barrow on Parsonage Down, 1.3km south east of Lord's Hill Farm (9.6 km).

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