Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow south-west of Knapp Down

Bowl barrow south-west of Knapp Down

England
List entry 1009799
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow south-west of Knapp Down is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. The barrow survives as a characteristic rounded mound, typical of the bowl barrow form which was prevalent during the Bronze Age, particularly in the second millennium before Christ. Such monuments served as prestigious burial sites for members of Bronze Age communities and are distributed across the chalk downlands of Wiltshire in considerable numbers, reflecting the region's importance during this period. The barrow's survival as an upstanding earthwork contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age funerary practices in the county.

Bowl barrow south-west of Knapp Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009799. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow south-west of Knapp Down?

Bowl barrow south-west of Knapp Down is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009799.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow south-west of Knapp Down?

Bowl barrow south-west of Knapp Down 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 1009799.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow south-west of Knapp Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 880m north east of Field Barn Farm (8.4 km), Bowl barrow 560m north east of Lord's Hill Farm (8.7 km), Bowl barrow on Littlecombe Down (8.9 km).

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