Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFour round barrows 740m east of Kitchen Barrow, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on All Cannings Down

Four round barrows 740m east of Kitchen Barrow, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on All Cannings Down

England
List entry 1014025
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History & significance

Four round barrows 740m east of Kitchen Barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument forming part of the round barrow cemetery on All Cannings Down in Wiltshire. The site consists of four distinct mounds typical of Bronze Age funerary practice, positioned within a landscape rich in prehistoric burial activity. These barrows are part of a broader ceremonial and mortuary landscape that reflects the settlement and ritual patterns of Bronze Age communities in the Wessex region. The grouping demonstrates the clustering of burial monuments characteristic of organised mortuary practices during the second millennium BC.

Four round barrows 740m east of Kitchen Barrow, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on All Cannings Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014025. View the official record →

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What is Four round barrows 740m east of Kitchen Barrow, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on All Cannings Down?

Four round barrows 740m east of Kitchen Barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument forming part of the round barrow cemetery on All Cannings Down in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014025.

Who is responsible for protecting Four round barrows 740m east of Kitchen Barrow, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on All Cannings Down?

Four round barrows 740m east of Kitchen Barrow, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on All Cannings Down 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 1014025.

What other scheduled monuments are near Four round barrows 740m east of Kitchen Barrow, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on All Cannings Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including All Cannings Cross, an Early Iron Age settlement site (1.5 km), Adam's Grave: a long barrow on Walker's Hill (4.1 km), Three bell barrows and a pillow mound 400m south-west of Knap Cottage (4.3 km).

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