Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEverleigh Barrows

Everleigh Barrows

England
List entry 1009820
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Everleigh Barrows is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire, England, comprising a group of round barrows situated in the downland landscape near the village of Everleigh. The barrows represent typical funerary structures of the Bronze Age period, when such mounded earthworks were constructed to mark the burial places of individuals or groups within contemporary society. The site's survival as a recognisable archaeological feature demonstrates the enduring character of Bronze Age monumental architecture in the Wiltshire chalk landscape, an area particularly rich in prehistoric burial monuments. The barrows remain of significance for understanding Bronze Age mortuary practices and settlement patterns in the region.

Everleigh Barrows is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009820. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Everleigh Barrows?

Everleigh Barrows is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire, England, comprising a group of round barrows situated in the downland landscape near the village of Everleigh. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009820.

Who is responsible for protecting Everleigh Barrows?

Everleigh Barrows 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 1009820.

What other scheduled monuments are near Everleigh Barrows?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow: one of a group of round barrows on Silk Hill (9.5 km), Two of a group of round barrows on Silk Hill (9.5 km), Bowl barrow: one of a group of round barrows on Silk Hill (9.7 km).

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