Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSaucer barrow 910m west of Cherhill Monument, Cherhill Down.

Saucer barrow 910m west of Cherhill Monument, Cherhill Down.

England
List entry 1010110
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Saucer barrow 910m west of Cherhill Monument, Cherhill Down is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial mound located on Cherhill Down in Wiltshire. The monument takes the form of a saucer barrow, a type of low, broad mound with a shallow central depression, characteristic of funerary monuments from this period. Its precise dating and any associated burial deposits remain subject to archaeological investigation, though its morphology and location within a significant ritual landscape suggest it forms part of the broader complex of prehistoric monuments concentrated in the Cherhill area. The site's position within this assemblage of barrows and other ritual features underscores the importance of Cherhill Down as a focus for Neolithic and Bronze Age communities.

Saucer barrow 910m west of Cherhill Monument, Cherhill Down. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010110. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Saucer barrow 910m west of Cherhill Monument, Cherhill Down.?

Saucer barrow 910m west of Cherhill Monument, Cherhill Down is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial mound located on Cherhill Down in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010110.

Who is responsible for protecting Saucer barrow 910m west of Cherhill Monument, Cherhill Down.?

Saucer barrow 910m west of Cherhill Monument, Cherhill 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 1010110.

What other scheduled monuments are near Saucer barrow 910m west of Cherhill Monument, Cherhill Down.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roundway Hill Farm round barrows (4.8 km), Bowl barrow forming part of a cemetery 800m east of Kitchen Barrow (5.9 km), Oliver's Camp and two round barrows outside Oliver's Camp (6 km).

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