Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 560m and 670m east of Rodmead Farm

Two bowl barrows 560m and 670m east of Rodmead Farm

England
List entry 1017700
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows 560m and 670m east of Rodmead Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. These two round barrows, positioned at distinct intervals to the east of the farm, represent typical examples of the burial mounds constructed during the Bronze Age period across southern England. Bowl barrows of this type are characterised by their simple hemispherical earthwork form, constructed over cremated or inhumed remains and often accompanied by grave goods. The monument's survival and scheduling reflect the archaeological importance of barrow cemeteries in understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the Wiltshire landscape.

Two bowl barrows 560m and 670m east of Rodmead Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017700. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two bowl barrows 560m and 670m east of Rodmead Farm?

Two bowl barrows 560m and 670m east of Rodmead Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017700.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 560m and 670m east of Rodmead Farm?

Two bowl barrows 560m and 670m east of Rodmead Farm 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 1017700.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 560m and 670m east of Rodmead Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval field system (3.3 km), Bowl barrow 190m north east of Burton Farm (4.1 km), Mere Castle (4.1 km).

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