Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 100m west of Durrington Down Plantation

Two bowl barrows 100m west of Durrington Down Plantation

England
List entry 1009125
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows 100m west of Durrington Down Plantation is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. The site consists of two burial mounds of the bowl barrow type, characteristic earthworks that served as collective or individual graves during the prehistoric period. Bowl barrows represent a widespread monument class across southern England, typically formed as simple hemispherical or dome-shaped earth mounds raised over burial deposits. Their proximity to Durrington Down Plantation places them within a landscape rich in prehistoric archaeological interest in the Wiltshire downlands.

Two bowl barrows 100m west of Durrington Down Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009125. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows 100m west of Durrington Down Plantation?

Two bowl barrows 100m west of Durrington Down Plantation 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 1009125.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 100m west of Durrington Down Plantation?

Two bowl barrows 100m west of Durrington Down Plantation 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 1009125.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 100m west of Durrington Down Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 540m south east of Druid's Head Farm (6.6 km), Two barrows NW of Little Down (7.1 km), Round barrow SE of Cowdown Farm (7.1 km).

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