Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNewton Barrow

Newton Barrow

England
List entry 1005687
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Newton Barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire, England. The barrow survives as an earthwork monument characteristic of the funerary practices of the second millennium BC, when such mounds were constructed to mark elite or significant burials within their communities. The site remains visible as a substantial earthwork and forms part of Wiltshire's considerable archaeological landscape, which contains numerous barrows and ritual monuments reflecting the region's importance during prehistory.

Newton Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005687. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Newton Barrow?

Newton Barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005687.

Who is responsible for protecting Newton Barrow?

Newton 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 1005687.

What other scheduled monuments are near Newton Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hare Warren Control Station (7 km), Neale's Barrow, round barrow (7 km), Round barrows S of Hare Warren (7.3 km).

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