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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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow on the south side of Cotley Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire. The barrow survives as an earthwork monument typical of the Bronze Age funerary tradition in southern England, dating to the period approximately 2200 to 700 BC. As a scheduled ancient monument recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry 1009835, it represents an important archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric burial practices and settlement patterns in the region. The monument contributes to the substantial concentration of barrow sites found across the Wiltshire landscape, which preserves evidence of Bronze Age communities and their funerary customs.

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 burial mound located 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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