Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGroup of six round barrows forming part of a Bronze Age cemetery 400m north-east of West Kennett Farm

Group of six round barrows forming part of a Bronze Age cemetery 400m north-east of West Kennett Farm

England
List entry 1008102
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History & significance

Group of six round barrows forming part of a Bronze Age cemetery 400m north-east of West Kennett Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire, England. The barrows are part of the wider ritual landscape of the Kennet Valley, where numerous burial mounds of this period cluster in association with earlier Neolithic monuments. Dating to the Bronze Age, these earthworks represent the funerary practices of early prehistoric communities who constructed individual burial mounds, typically covering inhumed or cremated remains along with grave goods. The site contributes to understanding the settlement patterns and ceremonial practices of Bronze Age communities in Wessex, and forms part of a significant concentration of prehistoric monuments around West Kennett, including the Neolithic long barrow and earlier standing stones.

Group of six round barrows forming part of a Bronze Age cemetery 400m north-east of West Kennett Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008102. View the official record →

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What is Group of six round barrows forming part of a Bronze Age cemetery 400m north-east of West Kennett Farm?

Group of six round barrows forming part of a Bronze Age cemetery 400m north-east of West Kennett Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008102.

Who is responsible for protecting Group of six round barrows forming part of a Bronze Age cemetery 400m north-east of West Kennett Farm?

Group of six round barrows forming part of a Bronze Age cemetery 400m north-east of West Kennett Farm 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 1008102.

What other scheduled monuments are near Group of six round barrows forming part of a Bronze Age cemetery 400m north-east of West Kennett Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 150m north of the Alton White Horse (4.8 km), Three bowl barrows 600m south-west of Knap Cottage (4.9 km), Three bell barrows and a pillow mound 400m south-west of Knap Cottage (4.9 km).

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