Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow NE of Sheephouse Farm

Round barrow NE of Sheephouse Farm

England
List entry 1005619
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow NE of Sheephouse Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound and forms part of the wider Bronze Age burial landscape characteristic of Wiltshire's downs. Such monuments typically date from the second millennium BC and served as burial places for individuals or small family groups, often accompanied by grave goods that reflected the status and beliefs of prehistoric communities. The barrow's survival as an upstanding earthwork makes it an important archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the region.

Round barrow NE of Sheephouse Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005619. View the official record →

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What is Round barrow NE of Sheephouse Farm?

Round barrow NE of Sheephouse Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005619.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow NE of Sheephouse Farm?

Round barrow NE of Sheephouse Farm 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 1005619.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow NE of Sheephouse Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow 170m south west of triangulation pillar on White Sheet Hill (8.8 km), Whitesheet Hill milestone (8.9 km), Berwick Coombe ditch (9.3 km).

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