Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow south-west of Ablington Furze

Round barrow south-west of Ablington Furze

England
List entry 1009690
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow south-west of Ablington Furze is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. The barrow represents a typical example of the burial practices employed during the Bronze Age, when such earthen mounds were constructed to mark the graves of individuals or groups within contemporary communities. The monument survives as a rounded earthwork, the characteristic physical form of this barrow type. As a scheduled ancient monument, it contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and burial patterns in the Wiltshire landscape.

Round barrow south-west of Ablington Furze is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009690. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow south-west of Ablington Furze?

Round barrow south-west of Ablington Furze is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009690.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow south-west of Ablington Furze?

Round barrow south-west of Ablington Furze 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 1009690.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow south-west of Ablington Furze?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 250m north west of Lake House (10 km), Bowl barrow 300m north west of Lake House (10.1 km), Bowl barrow 200m WNW of Lake House (10.1 km).

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