Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows 600m south-west of Knap Cottage

Three bowl barrows 600m south-west of Knap Cottage

England
List entry 1013057
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows 600m south-west of Knap Cottage is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. The site consists of three round barrows of the bowl type, which represent a distinctive burial practice characteristic of the Early to Middle Bronze Age period, roughly between 2200 and 1500 BCE. Bowl barrows are among the simplest and most common form of round barrow, consisting of a central burial chamber beneath a mound of earth and stone. This monument contributes to the substantial archaeological landscape of Wiltshire, which contains numerous barrow groups that preserve evidence of Bronze Age ritual and burial practices across the region.

Three bowl barrows 600m south-west of Knap Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013057. View the official record →

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What is Three bowl barrows 600m south-west of Knap Cottage?

Three bowl barrows 600m south-west of Knap Cottage is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013057.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows 600m south-west of Knap Cottage?

Three bowl barrows 600m south-west of Knap Cottage 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 1013057.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows 600m south-west of Knap Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval village site (6.4 km), Strip lynchet system north of Chisman's Cleeve (8.6 km), 'The Spectacles' (8.9 km).

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