Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow cemetery 400m south of Avebury henge monument on Waden Hill

Round barrow cemetery 400m south of Avebury henge monument on Waden Hill

England
List entry 1008216
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow cemetery 400m south of Avebury henge monument on Waden Hill is a Bronze Age burial complex consisting of multiple round barrows arranged as a cemetery. The site is situated on high ground to the south of the Neolithic henge monument at Avebury, forming part of the substantial prehistoric landscape that characterises the Avebury environs. The barrows date to the Bronze Age period and represent funerary monuments typical of the second and early first millennia before Christ. The cemetery demonstrates the continued importance of the Avebury region as a focus for burial and ritual activity in the Bronze Age, complementing the earlier Neolithic monumental structures nearby.

Round barrow cemetery 400m south of Avebury henge monument on Waden Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008216. View the official record →

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What is Round barrow cemetery 400m south of Avebury henge monument on Waden Hill?

Round barrow cemetery 400m south of Avebury henge monument on Waden Hill is a Bronze Age burial complex consisting of multiple round barrows arranged as a cemetery. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008216.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow cemetery 400m south of Avebury henge monument on Waden Hill?

Round barrow cemetery 400m south of Avebury henge monument on Waden Hill 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 1008216.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow cemetery 400m south of Avebury henge monument on Waden Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork W of New Town Farm (5.4 km), Bowl barrow 150m north of the Alton White Horse (5.5 km), Earthwork enclosure on Milk Hill (5.5 km).

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