Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows forming part of Rollestone Field linear round barrow cemetery

Two bowl barrows forming part of Rollestone Field linear round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1010887
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows forming part of Rollestone Field linear round barrow cemetery is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire, England. The site comprises two distinct bowl barrows that form part of a larger linear cemetery arrangement characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices, a period spanning approximately 2200 to 700 BC. Bowl barrows represent one of the most common forms of round barrow, consisting of a central burial mound with a relatively simple hemispherical or gently sloping profile. The linear arrangement of multiple barrows within Rollestone Field reflects the sequential use of burial grounds during the Bronze Age, demonstrating patterns of family or community interment that extended across generations.

Two bowl barrows forming part of Rollestone Field linear round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010887. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows forming part of Rollestone Field linear round barrow cemetery?

Two bowl barrows forming part of Rollestone Field linear round barrow cemetery is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010887.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows forming part of Rollestone Field linear round barrow cemetery?

Two bowl barrows forming part of Rollestone Field linear round barrow cemetery 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 1010887.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows forming part of Rollestone Field linear round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 540m south east of Druid's Head Farm (5.9 km), Stapleford Castle (6.5 km), Round barrow SE of Cowdown Farm (6.8 km).

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