Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPair of bell barrows and a pair of bowl barrows forming part of a barrow cemetery at Baltic Farm

Pair of bell barrows and a pair of bowl barrows forming part of a barrow cemetery at Baltic Farm

England
List entry 1013775
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The pair of bell barrows and a pair of bowl barrows forming part of a barrow cemetery at Baltic Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. These earthworks, comprising four distinct burial mounds of differing typological forms, represent a significant example of the ritual landscape practices characteristic of the Bronze Age period. Bell barrows are distinguished by their central mound surrounded by a ditch and outer bank, whilst bowl barrows consist of simple mounded forms, often without surrounding features. The cemetery's composition of multiple barrow types suggests use over an extended period and reflects the ceremonial importance of the site within the prehistoric funerary practices of southern Britain.

Pair of bell barrows and a pair of bowl barrows forming part of a barrow cemetery at Baltic Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013775. View the official record →

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What is Pair of bell barrows and a pair of bowl barrows forming part of a barrow cemetery at Baltic Farm?

The pair of bell barrows and a pair of bowl barrows forming part of a barrow cemetery at Baltic Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013775.

Who is responsible for protecting Pair of bell barrows and a pair of bowl barrows forming part of a barrow cemetery at Baltic Farm?

Pair of bell barrows and a pair of bowl barrows forming part of a barrow cemetery at Baltic 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 1013775.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pair of bell barrows and a pair of bowl barrows forming part of a barrow cemetery at Baltic Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rybury camp (4.6 km), Bowl barrow 60m east of Roundway Hill Covert (4.7 km), All Cannings Cross, an Early Iron Age settlement site (4.7 km).

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