Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOgbourne Maizey Down round barrow

Ogbourne Maizey Down round barrow

England
List entry 1004762
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Ogbourne Maizey Down is a Bronze Age round barrow situated in Wiltshire, England. The monument represents a burial mound of the type commonly constructed during the Bronze Age period, when such earthen structures were raised as communal or individual sepulchres across the English landscape. The barrow's presence on the downs reflects the pattern of Bronze Age settlement and funerary practice characteristic of the Wiltshire uplands, an area particularly rich in prehistoric monuments.

Ogbourne Maizey Down round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004762. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ogbourne Maizey Down round barrow?

Ogbourne Maizey Down is a Bronze Age round barrow situated in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004762.

Who is responsible for protecting Ogbourne Maizey Down round barrow?

Ogbourne Maizey Down 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 1004762.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ogbourne Maizey Down round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Martinsell Hill camp (9.7 km), Group of barrows on Draycott Hill (9.9 km), Earthwork W of New Town Farm (10.6 km).

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