Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow cemetery to the south of Codford Down

Round barrow cemetery to the south of Codford Down

England
List entry 1016556
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow cemetery to the south of Codford Down is a Bronze Age burial monument complex located in Wiltshire, comprising multiple barrows arranged across the landscape. The site consists of several earthwork mounds typical of the Bronze Age period, roughly dating from around 2500 to 1000 BC, which served as burial structures for members of contemporary communities. Such cemetery groupings reflect the social organisation and funerary practices of Bronze Age societies in southern England, with individual barrows often containing cremated remains and grave goods. The Codford Down cemetery represents an important concentration of Bronze Age funerary monuments contributing to our understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and ceremonial practices in the Wiltshire landscape.

Round barrow cemetery to the south of Codford Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016556. View the official record →

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What is Round barrow cemetery to the south of Codford Down?

Round barrow cemetery to the south of Codford Down is a Bronze Age burial monument complex located in Wiltshire, comprising multiple barrows arranged across the landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016556.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow cemetery to the south of Codford Down?

Round barrow cemetery to the south of Codford Down 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 1016556.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow cemetery to the south of Codford Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British village N of Stockton Wood (6.7 km), Field system on Wylye Down (7.2 km), Bilbury Rings (7.3 km).

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