Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow south-west of Knook Barrow, long barrow

Round barrow south-west of Knook Barrow, long barrow

England
List entry 1009974
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow south-west of Knook Barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. The barrow forms part of the archaeological landscape of the Wiltshire downs, an area rich in prehistoric burial monuments. As a round barrow, it represents a common form of burial mound constructed during the Bronze Age, though some examples in the region may date to the Late Neolithic period. The monument survives as an earthwork and contributes to the understanding of prehistoric mortuary practices and settlement patterns in the chalk downlands of southern England.

Round barrow south-west of Knook Barrow, long barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009974. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow south-west of Knook Barrow, long barrow?

Round barrow south-west of Knook Barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009974.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow south-west of Knook Barrow, long barrow?

Round barrow south-west of Knook Barrow, long barrow 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 1009974.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow south-west of Knook Barrow, long barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Queen's barrow: a bowl barrow in Queen's Barrow Plantation (7.8 km), Romano-British village N of Stockton Wood (8.6 km), Earthwork enclosure in Great Ridge wood, 350m north east of Point Pond (8.6 km).

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