Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCroucheston Down Barn round barrow

Croucheston Down Barn round barrow

England
List entry 1004772
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Croucheston Down Barn is a Neolithic round barrow located in Wiltshire, England. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and forms part of the significant concentration of burial mounds found across the Wiltshire chalk downlands. As a round barrow, it represents a characteristic funerary monument type of prehistoric Britain, constructed to mark and contain elite or community burials. The site remains an important archaeological record of early agricultural societies and their ritual practices in the region.

Croucheston Down Barn round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004772. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Croucheston Down Barn round barrow?

Croucheston Down Barn is a Neolithic round barrow located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004772.

Who is responsible for protecting Croucheston Down Barn round barrow?

Croucheston Down Barn round 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 1004772.

What other scheduled monuments are near Croucheston Down Barn round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow 30yds (27m) E of Dorset Cursus (8.3 km), Barrows in Salisbury Plantation (8.7 km), Four bowl barrows 865m north east of Squirrel's Corner (8.8 km).

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