Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl's Barrow, long barrow

Bowl's Barrow, long barrow

England
List entry 1009808
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl's Barrow is a Neolithic long barrow located in Wiltshire, England, dating to the early prehistoric period when such monumental earthworks served as communal burial places. The barrow takes the form of an elongated mound, characteristic of long barrow construction during the Neolithic era, and represents the considerable labour investment that early farming communities devoted to funerary monuments. Its survival to the present day, despite centuries of agricultural activity across the Wiltshire landscape, demonstrates the substantial nature of its original construction and its significance within the prehistoric ritual landscape of the region.

Bowl's Barrow, long barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009808. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl's Barrow, long barrow?

Bowl's Barrow is a Neolithic long barrow located in Wiltshire, England, dating to the early prehistoric period when such monumental earthworks served as communal burial places. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009808.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl's Barrow, long barrow?

Bowl's Barrow, long barrow 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 1009808.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl's Barrow, long barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 400m west of Mount Pleasant (8.2 km), Bowl barrow 300m east of Boyton Field Barn (8.3 km), Long barrow 250m east of Boyton Field Barn (8.4 km).

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