Scheduled MonumentsEnglandKnighton Hill round barrow

Knighton Hill round barrow

England
List entry 1005589
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Knighton Hill round barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire, England. The monument is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument and forms part of the important concentrations of barrow groups that characterise the Wiltshire landscape. Round barrows of this type typically date from the Early to Middle Bronze Age, representing a significant period of funerary practice and social organisation in prehistoric Britain. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound and contributes to the archaeological record of Wiltshire's extensive Bronze Age burial landscape.

Knighton Hill round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005589. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Knighton Hill round barrow?

Knighton Hill round barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005589.

Who is responsible for protecting Knighton Hill round barrow?

Knighton Hill round 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 1005589.

What other scheduled monuments are near Knighton Hill round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrows in Salisbury Plantation (7.9 km), Parts of Dorset Cursus on Bottlebush Down (8.2 km), Four bowl barrows 865m north east of Squirrel's Corner (8.2 km).

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