Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGroup of barrows on North Hill Down

Group of barrows on North Hill Down

England
List entry 1005667
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Group of barrows on North Hill Down is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. The site comprises multiple burial mounds arranged across the downland landscape, representing a characteristic pattern of prehistoric settlement and commemorative practice. These barrows date to the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds served as the primary form of burial architecture for communities across southern England. The monument preserves important evidence of Bronze Age funerary practices and the spatial organisation of burial sites within the Wiltshire chalk landscape.

Group of barrows on North Hill Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005667. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Group of barrows on North Hill Down?

The Group of barrows on North Hill Down is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005667.

Who is responsible for protecting Group of barrows on North Hill Down?

Group of barrows on North Hill 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 1005667.

What other scheduled monuments are near Group of barrows on North Hill Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Woodbury ancient villages (5.8 km), Bowl barrow 430m north west of Northdown Barn (5.9 km), Hare Warren Control Station (6.4 km).

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