Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow east-north-east of Wood's Butt

Round barrow east-north-east of Wood's Butt

England
List entry 1009522
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow east-north-east of Wood's Butt is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. The barrow forms part of the broader ceremonial and funerary landscape characteristic of the Bronze Age period in the Wessex region, when such earthworks served as prominent markers for elite or community burials. The monument survives as an earthwork mound, typical of round barrows of this era, which were constructed to cover inhumation or cremation deposits and associated grave goods. Such barrows remain important archaeological features for understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns, social organisation, and burial practices in southern England.

Round barrow east-north-east of Wood's Butt is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009522. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow east-north-east of Wood's Butt?

Round barrow east-north-east of Wood's Butt is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009522.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow east-north-east of Wood's Butt?

Round barrow east-north-east of Wood's Butt 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 1009522.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow east-north-east of Wood's Butt?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 100m north of Rox Hill Clump (7.8 km), Deserted medieval village, a bowl barrow, and part of a prehistoric field system opposite Lake House in Lake Bottom (7.9 km), Bowl barrow 50m south west of Rox Hill Clump (8 km).

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