Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSix bowl barrows 560m north of New Barn: part of a barrow cemetery on Monkton Down

Six bowl barrows 560m north of New Barn: part of a barrow cemetery on Monkton Down

England
List entry 1013331
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Overview

History & significance

Six bowl barrows 560m north of New Barn is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a barrow cemetery on Monkton Down in Wiltshire. The site comprises six burial mounds of the characteristic bowl barrow form typical of Early and Middle Bronze Age practice in southern England, dating to approximately 2200-1400 BC. Located within a broader ceremonial landscape, these barrows represent communal funerary traditions of the period and contribute to the archaeological understanding of Bronze Age settlement and burial patterns on the Wessex downlands. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the National Heritage List for England, entry 1013331.

Six bowl barrows 560m north of New Barn: part of a barrow cemetery on Monkton Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013331. View the official record →

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What is Six bowl barrows 560m north of New Barn: part of a barrow cemetery on Monkton Down?

Six bowl barrows 560m north of New Barn is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of a barrow cemetery on Monkton Down in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013331.

Who is responsible for protecting Six bowl barrows 560m north of New Barn: part of a barrow cemetery on Monkton Down?

Six bowl barrows 560m 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 1013331.

What other scheduled monuments are near Six bowl barrows 560m north of New Barn: part of a barrow cemetery on Monkton Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork W of New Town Farm (8.2 km), Bowl barrow 150m north of the Alton White Horse (8.5 km), Three bowl barrows 600m south-west of Knap Cottage (8.5 km).

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