Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on Swallowcliffe Down

Round barrow on Swallowcliffe Down

England
List entry 1005672
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow on Swallowcliffe Down is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire, England. The barrow forms part of the significant concentration of funerary monuments on Swallowcliffe Down, an area rich in prehistoric remains. As a round barrow, it represents a characteristic burial practice of the Bronze Age period, when such earthworks served as monuments for prominent individuals or community members. The site is designated as a scheduled monument, reflecting its archaeological importance and protected status as a record of early Bronze Age mortuary practices and landscape use in southern England.

Round barrow on Swallowcliffe Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005672. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow on Swallowcliffe Down?

Round barrow on Swallowcliffe Down is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005672.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow on Swallowcliffe Down?

Round barrow on Swallowcliffe Down 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 1005672.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow on Swallowcliffe Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure S of Humby's Stock Coppice (8.8 km), Barrows at junction of parish boundaries (10.3 km), Long barrow 3/4 mile (1200m) SW of St Rumbold's Church (10.4 km).

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