Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPond Bottom round barrow

Pond Bottom round barrow

England
List entry 1005620
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pond Bottom round barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire, England. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound and forms part of the archaeological landscape characteristic of the region's extensive prehistoric funerary record. As a round barrow, it would have served as a prominent burial structure during the Bronze Age, likely erected between roughly 2200 and 700 BCE. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under list entry 1005620 and remains an important example of the ceremonial and burial practices of Bronze Age communities in southern England.

Pond Bottom round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005620. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pond Bottom round barrow?

Pond Bottom round barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005620.

Who is responsible for protecting Pond Bottom round barrow?

Pond Bottom round barrow 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 1005620.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pond Bottom round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 190m north east of Burton Farm (2.3 km), Mere Castle (2.5 km), Four bowl barrows on Long Hill, 220m west of Mere Castle (2.6 km).

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