Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Mount round barrow

The Mount round barrow

England
List entry 1005590
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Mount round barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire, England. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound, a characteristic form of funerary architecture from the Bronze Age period when such structures served as communal or elite burial places across southern Britain. The site is documented as a scheduled monument and is entered on the National Heritage List for England. Round barrows of this type represent an important category of archaeological evidence for understanding Bronze Age society, settlement patterns, and burial practices in the Wiltshire landscape.

The Mount round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005590. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Mount round barrow?

The Mount round barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005590.

Who is responsible for protecting The Mount round barrow?

The Mount round 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 1005590.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Mount round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 675m north of Longcross Pond forming part of Black Bush Plain round barrow cemetery (8.9 km), Bowl barrow 645m north of Longcross Pond forming part of Black Bush Plain round barrow cemetery (8.9 km), Bowl barrow 545m north of Longcross Pond forming part of Black Bush Plain round barrow cemetery (9 km).

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