Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDisc barrow 600m north-west of Heath Copse

Disc barrow 600m north-west of Heath Copse

England
List entry 1012276
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Disc barrow 600m north-west of Heath Copse is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. The site consists of a circular ditch with an internal bank, characteristic of the disc barrow type, which served as a burial structure during the Bronze Age period. Disc barrows are distinguished by their relatively flat appearance compared to other barrow forms, with a shallow mound contained within a surrounding ditch. This example represents an important element of the Bronze Age ceremonial landscape of Wiltshire, an area rich in prehistoric funerary monuments.

Disc barrow 600m north-west of Heath Copse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012276. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Disc barrow 600m north-west of Heath Copse?

Disc barrow 600m north-west of Heath Copse is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012276.

Who is responsible for protecting Disc barrow 600m north-west of Heath Copse?

Disc barrow 600m north-west of Heath Copse 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 1012276.

What other scheduled monuments are near Disc barrow 600m north-west of Heath Copse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 345m east of Old Rectory (9.9 km), Devil's ditch: boundary earthwork (10.3 km), Two of four round barrows on Hare Warren (10.7 km).

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