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Saucer barrow on North Down is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire, England. The monument takes the form of a low, broad earthwork characteristic of the saucer barrow type, which typically comprises a shallow circular depression surrounded by a slight outer bank. Such barrows represent funerary monuments constructed during the Bronze Age period, serving as burial places for individuals of significance within prehistoric communities. The site contributes to the archaeological landscape of North Down, forming part of the broader distribution of Bronze Age monuments across the Wiltshire downlands.
Saucer barrow on North Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012627. View the official record →
Saucer barrow on North Down is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012627.
Saucer barrow on North 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 1012627.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including All Cannings Cross, an Early Iron Age settlement site (5 km), Earthwork enclosure on Milk Hill (6 km), Bowl barrow 150m north of the Alton White Horse (6.4 km).
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