Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow east of South Down Sleight

Round barrow east of South Down Sleight

England
List entry 1009815
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow east of South Down Sleight is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire, England. The barrow survives as an earthen mound typical of funerary monuments constructed during the Bronze Age period, when such structures served as burial places for individuals of status within their communities. The monument's form and archaeological context place it within the broader landscape of Bronze Age barrow construction across southern England, where such mounds are concentrated, particularly in areas such as Salisbury Plain. As a recorded archaeological monument, it contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age mortuary practice and settlement patterns in the region.

Round barrow east of South Down Sleight is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009815. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow east of South Down Sleight?

Round barrow east of South Down Sleight is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009815.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow east of South Down Sleight?

Round barrow east of South Down Sleight 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 1009815.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow east of South Down Sleight?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British village on Tytherington Hill (9.2 km), Long barrow 300m north-east of Albany Place (9.4 km), Bowl barrow 350m west of Mount Pleasant (9.4 km).

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