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Two disc barrows 700m north-west of Heath Copse is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. Disc barrows are a distinctive form of burial mound characterised by a central burial chamber surrounded by a flat platform enclosed by a ditch and outer bank, a design that became prevalent during the Bronze Age. The pair of barrows at this location represent examples of a monument type commonly found across the Wiltshire downlands, reflecting the ritual burial practices and social organisation of Bronze Age communities in southern England. These monuments form part of the wider archaeological landscape of the region and contribute to understanding prehistoric settlement and mortuary practices.
Two disc barrows 700m north-west of Heath Copse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012279. View the official record →
Two disc barrows 700m north-west of Heath Copse is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012279.
Two disc barrows 700m north-west of Heath Copse 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 1012279.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 345m east of Old Rectory (9.9 km), Bowl barrow: one of four round barrows on Hare Warren (10.6 km), Bowl barrow: one of four round barrows on Hare Warren (10.6 km).
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