Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows 800m north east of The Avenue on Countess Farm

Two bowl barrows 800m north east of The Avenue on Countess Farm

England
List entry 1009135
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows 800m north east of The Avenue on Countess Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. The site comprises two distinct bowl barrows, the characteristic mounded burial structures of the Bronze Age period. These monuments form part of the dispersed landscape of ceremonial and funerary sites in the region surrounding the Stonehenge complex. The barrows represent the burial practices and ritual commemoration of Bronze Age communities in this archaeologically significant area of Wessex.

Two bowl barrows 800m north east of The Avenue on Countess Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009135. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows 800m north east of The Avenue on Countess Farm?

Two bowl barrows 800m north east of The Avenue on Countess Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009135.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows 800m north east of The Avenue on Countess Farm?

Two bowl barrows 800m north east of The Avenue on Countess 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 1009135.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows 800m north east of The Avenue on Countess Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork W of Woodford Clump (8 km), Gomeldon deserted village (8 km), Newton Barrow (8.3 km).

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