Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree adjoining linear earthworks and three bowl barrows north of Bokerley Dyke on Martin Down

Three adjoining linear earthworks and three bowl barrows north of Bokerley Dyke on Martin Down

England
List entry 1011006
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three adjoining linear earthworks and three bowl barrows north of Bokerley Dyke on Martin Down is a Bronze Age and later monument complex located in Wiltshire. The three bowl barrows represent funerary monuments of Bronze Age date, constructed as burial mounds for elite individuals or communities. The linear earthworks, which adjoin the barrow group, belong to a later prehistoric or Romano-British tradition of land division and territorial demarcation, characteristics typical of such dyke systems across southern England. The monument sits within the broader landscape context of Martin Down, a chalk upland area rich in prehistoric archaeology and Bronze Age settlement evidence.

Three adjoining linear earthworks and three bowl barrows north of Bokerley Dyke on Martin Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011006. View the official record →

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What is Three adjoining linear earthworks and three bowl barrows north of Bokerley Dyke on Martin Down?

Three adjoining linear earthworks and three bowl barrows north of Bokerley Dyke on Martin Down is a Bronze Age and later monument complex located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011006.

Who is responsible for protecting Three adjoining linear earthworks and three bowl barrows north of Bokerley Dyke on Martin Down?

Three adjoining linear earthworks and three bowl barrows north of Bokerley Dyke on Martin 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 1011006.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three adjoining linear earthworks and three bowl barrows north of Bokerley Dyke on Martin Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Boundary banks on Rye Hill and in Maldry Wood (8.7 km), Round barrow cemetery and two associated enclosures, 550m west of Wimborne Lodge, associated with the Knowlton Circles (8.8 km), Medieval settlement 750m north west of Knowlton (9.4 km).

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