Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDisc barrow south of Bulford Camp

Disc barrow south of Bulford Camp

England
List entry 1017934
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Disc barrow south of Bulford Camp is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire near the military installation of Bulford Camp. The monument consists of a central burial mound surrounded by a ditch and outer bank, characteristic of the disc barrow type that emerged during the Early Bronze Age. Such monuments typically date to between 2200 and 1500 BC and served as prominent markers for high-status burials within their communities. The site contributes to the significant concentration of Bronze Age barrows found across Salisbury Plain, an area of considerable archaeological importance.

Disc barrow south of Bulford Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017934. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Disc barrow south of Bulford Camp?

Disc barrow south of Bulford Camp is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire near the military installation of Bulford Camp. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017934.

Who is responsible for protecting Disc barrow south of Bulford Camp?

Disc barrow south of Bulford Camp 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 1017934.

What other scheduled monuments are near Disc barrow south of Bulford Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 50m west of the Battery Hill triangulation point (8 km), Long barrow 140m WSW of the Battery Hill triangulation point (8 km), Figsbury Ring (8.7 km).

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