Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on the summit of Cotley Hill

Round barrow on the summit of Cotley Hill

England
List entry 1009831
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow on the summit of Cotley Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire, England. The barrow occupies a prominent position at the top of Cotley Hill, which would have made it a visually significant monument in the prehistoric landscape. Like other round barrows of the Bronze Age, it represents a form of elite or communal burial practice typical of the second millennium BC. The monument survives as an earthwork and remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric funerary traditions in the Wiltshire region.

Round barrow on the summit of Cotley Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009831. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow on the summit of Cotley Hill?

Round barrow on the summit of Cotley Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009831.

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

Round barrow on the summit 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 1009831.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork enclosure in Penning Wood, 290m NE of Penning (7.3 km), Bowl barrow in High Park on south facing slope of Fonthill Down (8.1 km), Bowl barrow 540m north of Woodbine Barn (8.8 km).

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