Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo barrows NW of Little Down

Two barrows NW of Little Down

England
List entry 1005678
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two barrows NW of Little Down is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. The site consists of two earthen mounds characteristic of prehistoric funerary practice in southern England, constructed during the period when such barrow cemeteries formed an important element of the ritual landscape. The barrows' survival as upstanding earthworks demonstrates the continuity of these Bronze Age monuments across the chalk downlands of Wiltshire, where such burial sites are distributed in significant concentrations.

Two barrows NW of Little Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005678. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two barrows NW of Little Down?

Two barrows NW of Little Down is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005678.

Who is responsible for protecting Two barrows NW of Little Down?

Two barrows NW of Little 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 1005678.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two barrows NW of Little Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including City rampart E of Council House (7.2 km), The Poultry Cross (7.5 km), Milford Hill Bridge (8 km).

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