Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow to the north of Long Bottom, 1.6km north east of Hammersmith

Bowl barrow to the north of Long Bottom, 1.6km north east of Hammersmith

England
List entry 1016673
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow to the north of Long Bottom is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound situated in Wiltshire, approximately 1.6 kilometres north east of Hammersmith. The monument comprises a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common form of burial monument across southern England during the prehistoric period. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important element of the archaeological landscape in this region and contributes to understanding funerary practices and settlement patterns of its era. The barrow's preservation as an upstanding earthwork provides potential for archaeological study and helps illustrate the density of prehistoric burial sites across the Wiltshire downs.

Bowl barrow to the north of Long Bottom, 1.6km north east of Hammersmith is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016673. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow to the north of Long Bottom, 1.6km north east of Hammersmith?

Bowl barrow to the north of Long Bottom is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound situated in Wiltshire, approximately 1.6 kilometres north east of Hammersmith. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016673.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow to the north of Long Bottom, 1.6km north east of Hammersmith?

Bowl barrow to the north of Long Bottom, 1.6km north east of Hammersmith 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 1016673.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow to the north of Long Bottom, 1.6km north east of Hammersmith?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 700m south east of Field Barn (5.1 km), Bowl barrow on Keysley Down, 250m west of the A350 Warminster-Shaftesbury Road (5.5 km), Oval barrow on Keysley Down, 1040m NNE of Chapel Field Barn (5.9 km).

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