Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows on Whitepits Down

Three bowl barrows on Whitepits Down

England
List entry 1012164
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows on Whitepits Down is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. The site comprises three distinct burial mounds of the bowl barrow type, characteristic of early Bronze Age mortuary practice in southern England. Bowl barrows represent one of the most common forms of prehistoric burial monument on the Wiltshire chalk downlands, typically constructed to contain inhumations or cremations of the deceased. The three examples at Whitepits Down contribute to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and funerary practices in the region.

Three bowl barrows on Whitepits Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012164. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three bowl barrows on Whitepits Down?

Three bowl barrows on Whitepits Down is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012164.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows on Whitepits Down?

Three bowl barrows on Whitepits 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 1012164.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows on Whitepits Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows and a pond barrow, 720m and 760m NE of Wood Farm (5 km), Medieval field system (5.1 km), Barrow 1/4 mile (400m) NW of Willoughby Hedge (5.1 km).

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