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Saucer barrow above Boar's Bottom is a Neolithic funerary monument located in Wiltshire, England. The barrow takes its form from the characteristic saucer-shaped mound that gives the monument its name, a distinctive type of burial structure found across southern Britain during the Neolithic period. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important example of early funerary practice and ritual landscape in the Wiltshire downlands. The site contributes to the broader understanding of Neolithic settlement patterns and ceremonial activity in this archaeologically significant region.
Saucer barrow above Boar's Bottom is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010465. View the official record →
Saucer barrow above Boar's Bottom is a Neolithic funerary monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010465.
Saucer barrow above Boar's Bottom 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 1010465.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow 1/4 mile (400m) NW of Willoughby Hedge (4.5 km), Long barrow on Keysley Down, 1020m NNE of Chapel Field Barn (4.8 km), Oval barrow on Keysley Down, 1040m NNE of Chapel Field Barn (4.9 km).
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