Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHorse Barrow

Horse Barrow

England
List entry 1005610
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Horse Barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire, England. The barrow survives as an earthwork monument of the type characteristic of the second millennium BCE, when such structures served as prominent markers for elite burials within the contemporary landscape. The monument's form and archaeological context place it within the established tradition of barrow construction that flourished across the Wessex chalk downlands during the Bronze Age period.

Horse Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005610. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Horse Barrow?

Horse Barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005610.

Who is responsible for protecting Horse Barrow?

Horse Barrow 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 1005610.

What other scheduled monuments are near Horse Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fussell's long barrow (2.9 km), Roman earthwork (4.6 km), Clarendon Palace (5 km).

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