Scheduled MonumentsEnglandKnowle Hill round barrow

Knowle Hill round barrow

England
List entry 1003033
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Knowle Hill round barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire, England. The monument survives as an earthwork mound and is characteristic of the prehistoric funerary architecture found across the Wiltshire landscape, a region particularly rich in such monuments. Its inclusion on the National Heritage List for England reflects its importance as evidence of early burial practices and settlement patterns in the region. The barrow contributes to our understanding of prehistoric ceremonial and mortuary behaviour during the period from approximately 3500 to 1000 BC.

Knowle Hill round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003033. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Knowle Hill round barrow?

Knowle Hill round barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003033.

Who is responsible for protecting Knowle Hill round barrow?

Knowle 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 1003033.

What other scheduled monuments are near Knowle Hill round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Four bowl barrows 865m north east of Squirrel's Corner (7.6 km), Part of Ackling Dyke (Roman road), including Roman road on Oakley Down (7.9 km), Bowl barrow 45m south west of Bowldish Pond (8.4 km).

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