Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDeptford Down round barrow

Deptford Down round barrow

England
List entry 1005615
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Deptford Down round barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire, England. The barrow forms part of the broader landscape of prehistoric funerary monuments characteristic of the Wessex region during the second millennium BCE. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important element of the local archaeological record and contributes to understanding settlement and burial practices in Bronze Age southern England. The site's preservation has allowed it to retain archaeological significance for the study of prehistoric ceremonial landscapes and mortuary traditions.

Deptford Down round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005615. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Deptford Down round barrow?

Deptford Down round barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005615.

Who is responsible for protecting Deptford Down round barrow?

Deptford Down 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 1005615.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deptford Down round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Field system on Wylye Down (5.6 km), Hanging Langford camp and Church-end Ring (5.8 km), Grovely Castle and earthworks N of Grovely Wood (6.2 km).

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