Scheduled MonumentsEnglandScotspoor barrow

Scotspoor barrow

England
List entry 1004731
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Scotspoor barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire, England. The barrow forms part of the wider landscape of prehistoric monuments in the region, reflecting the burial practices and settlement patterns of Bronze Age communities. The site is recorded within the national heritage record and represents the type of funerary monument characteristic of the second millennium before the present era. Like many barrows of its period, it would have served as a focus for ritual activity and the interment of valued members of the community.

Scotspoor barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004731. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Scotspoor barrow?

Scotspoor barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004731.

Who is responsible for protecting Scotspoor barrow?

Scotspoor barrow 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 1004731.

What other scheduled monuments are near Scotspoor barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ludgershall Castle, a medieval ringwork and castle, Ludgershall (5.4 km), Ludgershall village cross (5.5 km), Roman buildings on Lambourne's Hill (5.8 km).

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