Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow E of Downbarn West

Round barrow E of Downbarn West

England
List entry 1005624
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow E of Downbarn West is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. The barrow forms part of a linear cemetery group at Downbarn West and represents the funerary practices typical of the early to middle Bronze Age period. As a scheduled ancient monument, it preserves evidence of prehistoric burial ritual and settlement patterns in the Wiltshire landscape. The site contributes to the broader archaeological understanding of Bronze Age communities and their territorial organisation across the chalk downlands of southern England.

Round barrow E of Downbarn West is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005624. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow E of Downbarn West?

Round barrow E of Downbarn West is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005624.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow E of Downbarn West?

Round barrow E of Downbarn West 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 1005624.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow E of Downbarn West?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fussell's long barrow (4.2 km), Old Sarum (5.2 km), Roman earthwork (6.1 km).

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