Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOval barrow on Keysley Down, 1040m NNE of Chapel Field Barn

Oval barrow on Keysley Down, 1040m NNE of Chapel Field Barn

England
List entry 1015702
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Oval barrow on Keysley Down is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound situated on the chalk downland of Wiltshire. The monument takes the form of an oval earthwork typical of barrow construction in southern England during the prehistoric period. Its precise dating and original dimensions have been subject to archaeological assessment, though like many such earthworks it has undergone some degradation over the centuries. The barrow represents an important element of the prehistoric ritual landscape of the Wiltshire chalklands, contributing to the broader distribution of funerary monuments across the region.

Oval barrow on Keysley Down, 1040m NNE of Chapel Field Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015702. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Oval barrow on Keysley Down, 1040m NNE of Chapel Field Barn?

Oval barrow on Keysley Down is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound situated on the chalk downland of Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015702.

Who is responsible for protecting Oval barrow on Keysley Down, 1040m NNE of Chapel Field Barn?

Oval barrow on Keysley Down, 1040m NNE of Chapel Field Barn 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 1015702.

What other scheduled monuments are near Oval barrow on Keysley Down, 1040m NNE of Chapel Field Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow NE of Sheephouse Farm (2.9 km), Sedgehill churchyard cross (5.9 km), Moated site at Brick Kiln Copse (6.5 km).

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