Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow south of Biss Farm, Upton Scudamore

Bowl barrow south of Biss Farm, Upton Scudamore

England
List entry 1009915
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow south of Biss Farm, Upton Scudamore, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Wiltshire. The barrow takes the form of a simple mound with a bowl-shaped profile, a burial type characteristic of the prehistoric period in southern England. Such monuments typically contained inhumation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for ceremonial and commemorative practices within early agricultural communities. The site remains substantially preserved and forms part of the wider archaeological landscape of the Wiltshire downs.

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 Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument situated 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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