Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows north of Rowbury Lane

Two bowl barrows north of Rowbury Lane

England
List entry 1012191
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows north of Rowbury Lane is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Wiltshire. These burial mounds form part of the extensive barrow cemetery landscape characteristic of prehistoric Wessex, representing the ritual practices and settlement patterns of early agrarian communities. The barrows are preserved as earthwork remains and constitute important archaeological evidence for understanding prehistoric burial customs and land use in the region. Their designation reflects their significance as scheduled ancient monuments within Wiltshire's rich archaeological heritage.

Two bowl barrows north of Rowbury Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012191. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two bowl barrows north of Rowbury Lane?

Two bowl barrows north of Rowbury Lane is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012191.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows north of Rowbury Lane?

Two bowl barrows north of Rowbury Lane 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 1012191.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows north of Rowbury Lane?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chapperton Down Prehistoric and Romano-British Landscape (8.3 km), Long barrow south-west of Imber (9.1 km), Long barrow south of Horse Down (9.2 km).

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