Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow in the grounds of RAF Upavon

Round barrow in the grounds of RAF Upavon

England
List entry 1010667
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The round barrow in the grounds of RAF Upavon is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. The barrow represents a funerary structure characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were constructed to mark the graves of individuals of status within their communities. The monument survives as an archaeological feature within the modern military installation, preserving evidence of prehistoric settlement and burial practices in the Wiltshire landscape. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important record of Bronze Age funerary tradition in southern England.

Round barrow in the grounds of RAF Upavon is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010667. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow in the grounds of RAF Upavon?

The round barrow in the grounds of RAF Upavon is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010667.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow in the grounds of RAF Upavon?

Round barrow in the grounds of RAF Upavon 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 1010667.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow in the grounds of RAF Upavon?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow: one of two round barrows east of Carter Barracks (10.2 km), Bowl barrow: one of two round barrows east of Carter Barracks (10.3 km), Bowl barrow: one of a group of round barrows on Milston-Bulford Down (10.4 km).

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