Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 300m north of The Packway

Two bowl barrows 300m north of The Packway

England
List entry 1012166
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows 300m north of The Packway is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. Bowl barrows of this type typically date from the Early Bronze Age, though some may derive from earlier Neolithic tradition, and represent one of the most common forms of burial mound found across southern Britain. The two examples at this location would originally have comprised earthen mounds raised over inhumation burials, likely containing grave goods indicative of their period. Such barrows remain significant archaeological features for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the Wiltshire downlands.

Two bowl barrows 300m north of The Packway is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012166. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows 300m north of The Packway?

Two bowl barrows 300m north of The Packway is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012166.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 300m north of The Packway?

Two bowl barrows 300m north of The Packway 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 1012166.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 300m north of The Packway?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 470m south east of Druid's Head Farm (6.9 km), Bowl barrow 540m south east of Druid's Head Farm (6.9 km), Round barrow SE of Cowdown Farm (7.7 km).

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