Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow SW of Parsonage Down

Round barrow SW of Parsonage Down

England
List entry 1005622
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow SW of Parsonage Down is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Wiltshire. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound in the landscape and represents a typical funerary structure of the Bronze Age period, when such monuments were widely constructed across southern England. Its location within Wiltshire places it amongst numerous similar barrows that form an important archaeological record of prehistoric burial practices and settlement patterns in the region. The monument is designated and protected as a heritage asset of national importance.

Round barrow SW of Parsonage Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005622. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow SW of Parsonage Down?

Round barrow SW of Parsonage Down is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005622.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow SW of Parsonage Down?

Round barrow SW of Parsonage Down 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 1005622.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow SW of Parsonage Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Keysley Down, 250m west of the A350 Warminster-Shaftesbury Road (3.9 km), Bowl barrow 700m south east of Field Barn (4.3 km), Long barrow on Keysley Down, 1020m NNE of Chapel Field Barn (4.4 km).

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