Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPond barrow 30m north of The Cursus

Pond barrow 30m north of The Cursus

England
List entry 1009074
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pond barrow 30m north of The Cursus is a Neolithic funerary monument located in Wiltshire, England. The site consists of a pond barrow, a distinctive monument type comprising a circular or oval depression surrounded by an external bank, characteristic of the Neolithic period. Its proximity to The Cursus, one of Britain's most significant Neolithic linear earthworks, suggests it formed part of a broader ceremonial landscape in this area of Wiltshire. The barrow's survival and recorded status reflect its importance within the archaeological record of Neolithic monument complexes.

Pond barrow 30m north of The Cursus is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009074. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pond barrow 30m north of The Cursus?

Pond barrow 30m north of The Cursus is a Neolithic funerary monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009074.

Who is responsible for protecting Pond barrow 30m north of The Cursus?

Pond barrow 30m north of The Cursus 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 1009074.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pond barrow 30m north of The Cursus?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ancient cultivation terraces (7.2 km), Enclosure NW of Downbarn West (7.4 km), Round barrow E of Downbarn West (8 km).

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