Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Giant's Grave round barrow cemetery

The Giant's Grave round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1020537
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The Giant's Grave round barrow cemetery is a Neolithic and Bronze Age burial site located in Wiltshire. The monument comprises multiple round barrows arranged as a cemetery complex, representing successive phases of burial practice spanning the Neolithic period through the Bronze Age. The barrows exhibit the characteristic earthen mound construction typical of prehistoric funerary monuments in southern England, serving as markers for elite or communal burials within their respective periods. The site contributes to archaeological understanding of burial customs and social organization in the Wessex region during prehistory.

The Giant's Grave round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020537. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Giant's Grave round barrow cemetery?

The Giant's Grave round barrow cemetery is a Neolithic and Bronze Age burial site located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020537.

Who is responsible for protecting The Giant's Grave round barrow cemetery?

The Giant's Grave round barrow cemetery 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 1020537.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Giant's Grave round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Black Field Roman site (7.5 km), Ditch 530yds (484m) SW of Stitchcombe Farm (7.6 km), East Croft Coppice earthwork (8.3 km).

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