Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChitterne Down barrow

Chitterne Down barrow

England
List entry 1009935
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Chitterne Down barrow is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire, England. The monument forms part of the broader landscape of prehistoric funerary monuments characteristic of the Wiltshire downlands, a region rich in barrow complexes dating from approximately 3500 to 1500 BCE. The barrow survives as an earthwork of modest proportions, representing the type of communal or individual burial structure that was prevalent during its period of construction. Its preservation contributes to the archaeological record of prehistoric settlement and mortuary practice in the Salisbury Plain region.

Chitterne Down barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009935. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Chitterne Down barrow?

Chitterne Down barrow is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009935.

Who is responsible for protecting Chitterne Down barrow?

Chitterne Down 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 1009935.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chitterne Down barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stapleford Castle (7.3 km), East Castle (7.8 km), Little Langford round barrow, N of Upper Farm Down (8 km).

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