Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMiddle Hill round barrow

Middle Hill round barrow

England
List entry 1009834
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Middle Hill round barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire, England. The barrow represents a characteristic example of the burial mound tradition that flourished across southern Britain during the Bronze Age period. As a scheduled ancient monument, it forms part of the broader landscape of prehistoric ritual and ceremonial sites that characterise the Wiltshire downlands. The site's preservation as a discrete earthwork contributes to understanding Bronze Age mortuary practices and settlement patterns in the region.

Middle Hill round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009834. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Middle Hill round barrow?

Middle Hill round barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009834.

Who is responsible for protecting Middle Hill round barrow?

Middle 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 1009834.

What other scheduled monuments are near Middle Hill round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork enclosure in Great Ridge wood, 350m north east of Point Pond (8.8 km), Scrubbed Oak enclosure and linear boundary earthwork (8.9 km), Earthwork enclosure in Penning Wood, 290m NE of Penning (9.1 km).

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