Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on the south side of Cotley Hill

Round barrow on the south side of Cotley Hill

England
List entry 1009835
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow on the south side of Cotley Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Wiltshire. The barrow takes the form of a circular earthwork typical of the period, constructed to serve as a burial mound for a single individual or small family group. Such monuments are characteristic of the second millennium BCE and reflect the ceremonial practices and social structures of Bronze Age communities in southern Britain. The site contributes to the archaeological record of ritual and mortuary behaviour in the Wiltshire landscape during this formative period of prehistory.

Round barrow on the south side of Cotley Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009835. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow on the south side of Cotley Hill?

Round barrow on the south side of Cotley Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009835.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow on the south side of Cotley Hill?

Round barrow on the south side of Cotley Hill 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 1009835.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow on the south side of Cotley Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork enclosure in Penning Wood, 290m NE of Penning (7.1 km), Bowl barrow in High Park on south facing slope of Fonthill Down (8 km), Bowl barrow 540m north of Woodbine Barn (8.6 km).

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