Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow in Mount Wood, 300m north-east of Upper Lodge

Round barrow in Mount Wood, 300m north-east of Upper Lodge

England
List entry 1012071
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow in Mount Wood, 300m north-east of Upper Lodge, is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Wiltshire. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound and forms part of the wider landscape of prehistoric ritual and burial activity characteristic of the Wessex region during the second millennium BCE. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important example of Bronze Age mortuary practice and contributes to understanding settlement and ceremonial patterns across the Wiltshire downlands. The site's preservation within woodland has aided its survival, though like many barrows of its period, its original form and contents remain subject to archaeological interpretation.

Round barrow in Mount Wood, 300m north-east of Upper Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012071. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow in Mount Wood, 300m north-east of Upper Lodge?

Round barrow in Mount Wood, 300m north-east of Upper Lodge, is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012071.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow in Mount Wood, 300m north-east of Upper Lodge?

Round barrow in Mount Wood, 300m north-east of Upper Lodge 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 1012071.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow in Mount Wood, 300m north-east of Upper Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roundway Hill Farm round barrows (6.6 km), Kitchen Barrow: a long barrow on Kitchen Barrow Hill (7 km), Field system E of Kitchen Barrow Hill (7.3 km).

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