Scheduled MonumentsEnglandKnowle Hill round barrow

Knowle Hill round barrow

England
List entry 1003033
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Knowle Hill round barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire, England. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound and forms part of the significant concentration of round barrows found across the Wiltshire landscape, which represents one of the most important archaeological records of the British Bronze Age. Such monuments typically date to between 2200 and 1500 BCE and served as burial places for individuals of status within prehistoric communities. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1003033.

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 Bronze Age burial monument 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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