Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGroup of barrows W of Hooklands Plantation

Group of barrows W of Hooklands Plantation

England
List entry 1005684
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Group of barrows west of Hooklands Plantation is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. The site comprises multiple barrows characteristic of the funerary practices of the second millennium BC, when such earthen mounds were constructed to mark the graves of individuals or small communities. The barrows survive as earthwork remains in the landscape, representing an important element of the prehistoric archaeological record of the Wiltshire downs. Such Bronze Age barrow groups are significant for understanding settlement patterns, social organisation, and burial practices in prehistoric southern England.

Group of barrows W of Hooklands Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005684. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Group of barrows W of Hooklands Plantation?

The Group of barrows west of Hooklands Plantation is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005684.

Who is responsible for protecting Group of barrows W of Hooklands Plantation?

Group of barrows W of Hooklands Plantation 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 1005684.

What other scheduled monuments are near Group of barrows W of Hooklands Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hare Warren Control Station (8.3 km), Harnham Bridge (8.4 km), Neale's Barrow, round barrow (8.4 km).

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