Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow south-south-east of Greenland Camp

Round barrow south-south-east of Greenland Camp

England
List entry 1010023
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow south-south-east of Greenland Camp is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Wiltshire. The barrow forms part of the dispersed pattern of funerary structures characteristic of the Bronze Age period across Salisbury Plain, reflecting the ritual and memorial practices of communities between approximately 2200 and 700 BCE. The monument survives as an earthwork mound, typical of the round barrow form that served as repositories for cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods. Such monuments were significant territorial and genealogical markers within the Bronze Age landscape, clustering in groups that indicate zones of repeated ceremonial use and settlement focus.

Round barrow south-south-east of Greenland Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010023. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow south-south-east of Greenland Camp?

Round barrow south-south-east of Greenland Camp is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010023.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow south-south-east of Greenland Camp?

Round barrow south-south-east of Greenland Camp 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 1010023.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow south-south-east of Greenland Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 240m east of The Penning (8.6 km), Bowl barrow 470m south east of Druid's Head Farm (8.8 km), Bowl barrow 540m south east of Druid's Head Farm (8.9 km).

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