Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOval barrow 1260m north west of Mere Down Farm

Oval barrow 1260m north west of Mere Down Farm

England
List entry 1015941
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Oval barrow 1260m north west of Mere Down Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. The barrow is oval in plan, a form commonly associated with Neolithic and Bronze Age funerary practice in southern England. Its precise date within the Bronze Age and the nature of its original interment remain subjects for archaeological investigation. The monument survives as an earthwork feature within the Wiltshire landscape and is recorded within the national heritage register as a designated ancient monument.

Oval barrow 1260m north west of Mere Down Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015941. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Oval barrow 1260m north west of Mere Down Farm?

Oval barrow 1260m north west of Mere Down Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015941.

Who is responsible for protecting Oval barrow 1260m north west of Mere Down Farm?

Oval barrow 1260m north west of Mere Down Farm 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 1015941.

What other scheduled monuments are near Oval barrow 1260m north west of Mere Down Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 190m north east of Burton Farm (3.1 km), Mere Castle (3.4 km), Four bowl barrows on Long Hill, 220m west of Mere Castle (3.5 km).

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