Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 400m east of Cadley Vicarage

Two bowl barrows 400m east of Cadley Vicarage

England
List entry 1012188
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows 400m east of Cadley Vicarage is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. The site consists of two round barrows, characteristic earthwork monuments of the Bronze Age period, which would have served as burial structures for individuals of social significance. Such barrows are typical of the funerary practices employed across southern England during the Bronze Age, with bowl barrows representing one of the most common forms of burial mound construction. The monument's survival as an upstanding earthwork demonstrates the archaeological importance of the Wiltshire landscape for understanding Bronze Age mortuary customs and settlement patterns.

Two bowl barrows 400m east of Cadley Vicarage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012188. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows 400m east of Cadley Vicarage?

Two bowl barrows 400m east of Cadley Vicarage is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012188.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 400m east of Cadley Vicarage?

Two bowl barrows 400m east of Cadley Vicarage 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 1012188.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 400m east of Cadley Vicarage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crowdown Clump earthwork (Godsbury) (8.5 km), Bowl barrow 200m north-east of Everleigh Ashes (9.3 km), Old Hat Barrow, bowl barrow (9.5 km).

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