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 funerary monument located in Wiltshire. The barrow is positioned prominently on elevated terrain, a characteristic placement typical of prehistoric burial sites in the region. As a round barrow, it would have served as a burial mound for individuals of status during the Bronze Age period, roughly 2200–700 BCE. The monument represents evidence of the funerary practices and landscape use of Bronze Age communities in Wiltshire.

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 funerary monument located in Wiltshire. 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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