Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo barrows W of Stoke Down

Two barrows W of Stoke Down

England
List entry 1004728
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Two barrows W of Stoke Down is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument situated in Wiltshire. The site consists of two earthen mounds typical of prehistoric funerary practice in southern England, reflecting the ritual and commemorative traditions of communities during the third and second millennia BC. The barrows form part of the concentrated distribution of similar monuments across the Wiltshire chalk downlands, an area of particular archaeological significance for understanding prehistoric settlement and burial patterns. As a scheduled monument, the site remains an important record of early burial customs and territorial organisation in prehistoric Wessex.

Two barrows W of Stoke Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004728. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two barrows W of Stoke Down?

Two barrows W of Stoke Down is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument situated in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004728.

Who is responsible for protecting Two barrows W of Stoke Down?

Two barrows W of Stoke 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 1004728.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two barrows W of Stoke Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 270m north of Grim's Ditch, near Tidpit Common (9.1 km), Three associated linear earthworks on Martin Down (9.2 km), Bowl barrow 330m north of Grim's Ditch, near Tidpit Common (9.2 km).

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