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 Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. The site consists of two earthen barrows situated in the landscape northwest of the settlement of Little Down. These burial mounds represent the mortuary practices of prehistoric communities in southern England during the third and second millennia before Christ. The barrows form part of the wider archaeological record of Bronze Age burial activity characteristic of the Wiltshire downlands.

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 Early Bronze Age funerary 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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