Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow cemetery 320m south east of Down Farm

Round barrow cemetery 320m south east of Down Farm

England
List entry 1016779
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow cemetery 320m south east of Down Farm is a Neolithic and Bronze Age burial site located in Wiltshire. The site comprises multiple round barrows, which served as communal and individual burial monuments characteristic of prehistoric funerary practice in southern England. Such barrow cemeteries represent concentrated zones of burial activity spanning extended periods, reflecting the ritual and social importance placed upon these elevated monuments in the landscape. The site's designation reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of settlement patterns and burial practices during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods.

Round barrow cemetery 320m south east of Down Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016779. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow cemetery 320m south east of Down Farm?

Round barrow cemetery 320m south east of Down Farm is a Neolithic and Bronze Age burial site located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016779.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow cemetery 320m south east of Down Farm?

Round barrow cemetery 320m south east of Down 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 1016779.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow cemetery 320m south east of Down Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Four of a group of round barrows on Silk Hill (9.6 km), Bowl barrow: one of a group of round barrows on Silk Hill (9.7 km), Disc barrow: one of a group of round barrows on Silk Hill (9.7 km).

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