Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDisc barrow: one of a group of round barrows on Silk Hill

Disc barrow: one of a group of round barrows on Silk Hill

England
List entry 1009505
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Disc barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Silk Hill in Wiltshire, England. This type of barrow is characterised by a low, flat central mound surrounded by a ditch and outer bank, a form typical of elite burials from the second millennium BCE. The monument forms part of a wider barrow cemetery on Silk Hill, reflecting the importance of this location as a focus for burial and ritual activity during the Bronze Age. The site is designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the national heritage listing system.

Disc barrow: one of a group of round barrows on Silk Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009505. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Disc barrow: one of a group of round barrows on Silk Hill?

Disc barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Silk Hill in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009505.

Who is responsible for protecting Disc barrow: one of a group of round barrows on Silk Hill?

Disc barrow: one of a group of round barrows on Silk Hill 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 1009505.

What other scheduled monuments are near Disc barrow: one of a group of round barrows on Silk Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow cemetery in New Plantation 590m ESE of Amesbury Junction (9.3 km), Bowl barrow 250m north west of Lake House (9.6 km), Bowl barrow 300m north west of Lake House (9.6 km).

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