Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 700m south of Springbottom Farm buildings

Two bowl barrows 700m south of Springbottom Farm buildings

England
List entry 1010877
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows 700m south of Springbottom Farm buildings is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. The site comprises two earthen mounds of the type characteristic of burial practices during the prehistoric period, when such barrows served as communal or individual sepulchral structures across southern Britain. Bowl barrows represent one of the simpler forms of prehistoric mortuary architecture, typically constructed as low circular earthworks without ditches or other defining features. The monument's survival and designation reflect its importance to understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary practices in the Wiltshire landscape.

Two bowl barrows 700m south of Springbottom Farm buildings is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010877. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows 700m south of Springbottom Farm buildings?

Two bowl barrows 700m south of Springbottom Farm buildings is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010877.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 700m south of Springbottom Farm buildings?

Two bowl barrows 700m south of Springbottom Farm buildings 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 1010877.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 700m south of Springbottom Farm buildings?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old Sarum (6.8 km), Romano-British settlement at Stratford sub Castle (7.8 km), Barford Down milestone (8.2 km).

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