Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPunch Bowl round barrow

Punch Bowl round barrow

England
List entry 1005612
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Punch Bowl is a Bronze Age round barrow situated in Wiltshire, England. The monument represents a funerary structure typical of the early Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were constructed as burial monuments across southern Britain. The barrow survives as a circular earthwork, exhibiting the characteristic morphology of its type. As a scheduled ancient monument, Punch Bowl contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age funerary practices and the settlement patterns of prehistoric Wiltshire.

Punch Bowl round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005612. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Punch Bowl round barrow?

Punch Bowl is a Bronze Age round barrow situated in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005612.

Who is responsible for protecting Punch Bowl round barrow?

Punch Bowl 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 1005612.

What other scheduled monuments are near Punch Bowl round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow south-west of Vernditch Chase (9.6 km), Bronze Age and Romano-British enclosure on Martin Down, east of Bokerley Junction (9.7 km), Bowl barrow 520m north east of the shoulder angle of Bokerley Dyke on Martin Down (9.8 km).

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