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Saucer barrow 620m north of New Barn is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of the barrow cemetery on Monkton Down in Wiltshire. The site is classified as a saucer barrow, a type of low, broad mound characteristic of the Bronze Age period, which differs from the larger bowl barrows and bell barrows also found in the region. As a component of the larger cemetery complex on Monkton Down, this barrow contributes to the archaeological evidence of sustained ritual and mortuary activity across the downland during the Bronze Age. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1013330, reflecting its significance as a scheduled ancient monument.
Saucer barrow 620m north of New Barn: Part of a barrow cemetery on Monkton Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013330. View the official record →
Saucer barrow 620m north of New Barn is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of the barrow cemetery on Monkton Down in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013330.
Saucer barrow 620m north of New Barn: Part of a barrow cemetery on Monkton 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 1013330.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork W of New Town Farm (8.3 km), Bowl barrow 150m north of the Alton White Horse (8.5 km), Three bowl barrows 600m south-west of Knap Cottage (8.6 km).
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