Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows on South Down 660m north west of Chase Barn

Two bowl barrows on South Down 660m north west of Chase Barn

England
List entry 1020957
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows on South Down 660m north west of Chase Barn is a prehistoric burial monument located in Wiltshire, England. The site comprises two round barrows of Bronze Age date, belonging to a period of sustained barrow construction across the Wiltshire chalklands between approximately 2200 and 1500 BCE. Bowl barrows of this type typically comprise an earthen or chalk mound raised over a central burial or cremation, often accompanied by grave goods, and represent one of the most common funerary monument types of the Bronze Age in southern Britain. The site's location on South Down places it within a broader landscape of prehistoric ritual and burial activity characteristic of the region's chalk downland.

Two bowl barrows on South Down 660m north west of Chase Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020957. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two bowl barrows on South Down 660m north west of Chase Barn?

Two bowl barrows on South Down 660m north west of Chase Barn is a prehistoric burial monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020957.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows on South Down 660m north west of Chase Barn?

Two bowl barrows on South Down 660m north west of Chase Barn 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 1020957.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows on South Down 660m north west of Chase Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Western end of Dorset Cursus (9.2 km), Long barrow 360m SSW of Chettle House (9.3 km), Long barrows SE of Thickthorn Farm (9.4 km).

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