Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDisc barrow 780m north east of North Farm

Disc barrow 780m north east of North Farm

England
List entry 1017367
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Disc barrow 780m north east of North Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire, England. The site represents a distinctive barrow type characterised by a low central mound surrounded by a ditch and outer bank, a form commonly constructed during the Early to Middle Bronze Age. Such monuments functioned as burial places for individuals of status within prehistoric communities and are scattered across the chalk downlands of Wiltshire, reflecting the region's significance as a centre of Bronze Age settlement and ritual activity. The barrow survives as an earthwork feature and remains an important archaeological record of Bronze Age funerary practice in southern England.

Disc barrow 780m north east of North Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017367. View the official record →

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What is Disc barrow 780m north east of North Farm?

Disc barrow 780m north east of North Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017367.

Who is responsible for protecting Disc barrow 780m north east of North Farm?

Disc barrow 780m north east of North Farm 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 1017367.

What other scheduled monuments are near Disc barrow 780m north east of North Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Village cross (3.5 km), Bowl barrow 850m WNW of Dudmore Lodge (4.6 km), Lewisham Castle (5.5 km).

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