Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow south of Biss Farm, Upton Scudamore

Bowl barrow south of Biss Farm, Upton Scudamore

England
List entry 1009915
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow south of Biss Farm, Upton Scudamore is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. The barrow takes the form of a simple dome-shaped earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, which represent one of the most common funerary structures of the Bronze Age period across southern England. As a scheduled monument, the site preserves evidence of prehistoric burial practice and settlement patterns in the region. The barrow's survival, despite agricultural use of the surrounding landscape, makes it an important archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age mortuary customs and landscape use in Wiltshire.

Bowl barrow south of Biss Farm, Upton Scudamore is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009915. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow south of Biss Farm, Upton Scudamore?

Bowl barrow south of Biss Farm, Upton Scudamore is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009915.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow south of Biss Farm, Upton Scudamore?

Bowl barrow south of Biss Farm, Upton Scudamore 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 1009915.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow south of Biss Farm, Upton Scudamore?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow on Cold Kitchen Hill (9.6 km), Round barrow SW of Parsonage Down (9.7 km), Bowl barrow on Cold Kitchen Hill, 910m north east of Seagram's Barn (9.7 km).

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