Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHeale Hill round barrows and earthworks

Heale Hill round barrows and earthworks

England
List entry 1005609
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Heale Hill round barrows and earthworks is a Bronze Age funerary and settlement complex located in Wiltshire. The site comprises multiple round barrows and associated earthworks that reflect the ceremonial and domestic activities of Bronze Age communities in the region. The barrows represent typical burial monuments of the second millennium BCE, when round barrow construction was widespread across southern Britain. The site's designation reflects its importance as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the Wessex landscape.

Heale Hill round barrows and earthworks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005609. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Heale Hill round barrows and earthworks?

Heale Hill round barrows and earthworks is a Bronze Age funerary and settlement complex located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005609.

Who is responsible for protecting Heale Hill round barrows and earthworks?

Heale Hill round barrows and earthworks 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 1005609.

What other scheduled monuments are near Heale Hill round barrows and earthworks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Harnham Bridge (8.1 km), Milford Hill Bridge (8.1 km), Medieval pottery kilns, Milford Farm (8.3 km).

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