Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow south-west of Rivar Copse: part of a round barrow cemetery on Inkpen Hill

Bowl barrow south-west of Rivar Copse: part of a round barrow cemetery on Inkpen Hill

England
List entry 1013218
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow south-west of Rivar Copse is a round barrow forming part of a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial cemetery situated on Inkpen Hill in Wiltshire. The monument consists of a low mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common burial form across southern England during the prehistoric period. As a component of the larger barrow cemetery on the hill, it contributes to evidence of sustained ritual and burial activity at this elevated location. The site is protected as a scheduled monument under the designation NHLE list entry 1013218.

Bowl barrow south-west of Rivar Copse: part of a round barrow cemetery on Inkpen Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013218. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow south-west of Rivar Copse: part of a round barrow cemetery on Inkpen Hill?

Bowl barrow south-west of Rivar Copse is a round barrow forming part of a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial cemetery situated on Inkpen Hill in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013218.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow south-west of Rivar Copse: part of a round barrow cemetery on Inkpen Hill?

Bowl barrow south-west of Rivar Copse: part of a round barrow cemetery on Inkpen 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 1013218.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow south-west of Rivar Copse: part of a round barrow cemetery on Inkpen Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow on Smay Down, 300m east of The Hassock (4.7 km), Netherton medieval settlement earthworks (5.1 km), Botley Hill ditch (5.9 km).

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