Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPair of bowl barrows 1050m NNW of Pertwood Wood

Pair of bowl barrows 1050m NNW of Pertwood Wood

England
List entry 1019739
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Pair of bowl barrows 1050m NNW of Pertwood Wood is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. The site consists of two bowl barrows, the characteristic mound-form burial structures typical of the Early to Middle Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows represent one of the most common funerary monument types across southern England and reflect the burial practices and social organisation of Bronze Age communities. The monument's presence in the Wiltshire landscape testifies to the density of Bronze Age settlement and ceremonial activity in this region.

Pair of bowl barrows 1050m NNW of Pertwood Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019739. View the official record →

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What is Pair of bowl barrows 1050m NNW of Pertwood Wood?

Pair of bowl barrows 1050m NNW of Pertwood Wood is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019739.

Who is responsible for protecting Pair of bowl barrows 1050m NNW of Pertwood Wood?

Pair of bowl barrows 1050m NNW of Pertwood Wood 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 1019739.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pair of bowl barrows 1050m NNW of Pertwood Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 700m south east of Field Barn (4.1 km), Long barrow on Keysley Down, 1020m NNE of Chapel Field Barn (4.3 km), Oval barrow on Keysley Down, 1040m NNE of Chapel Field Barn (4.3 km).

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