Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo disc barrows and a bell barrow, 400m east of the Pennings, Earl's Farm Down

Two disc barrows and a bell barrow, 400m east of the Pennings, Earl's Farm Down

England
List entry 1009566
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two disc barrows and a bell barrow, 400m east of the Pennings, Earl's Farm Down is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. The site comprises three distinct barrow forms characteristic of the Early to Middle Bronze Age period, representing different funerary traditions of prehistoric Wessex. Disc barrows, defined by their flat central area surrounded by a ditch and external bank, and the bell barrow, distinguished by its domed mound within a similar encircling ditch, collectively demonstrate the variety of burial practices employed during this era. The monument's position within the wider landscape of Earl's Farm Down reflects the significant Bronze Age cemetery activity recorded across this region of Wiltshire.

Two disc barrows and a bell barrow, 400m east of the Pennings, Earl's Farm Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009566. View the official record →

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What is Two disc barrows and a bell barrow, 400m east of the Pennings, Earl's Farm Down?

Two disc barrows and a bell barrow, 400m east of the Pennings, Earl's Farm Down is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009566.

Who is responsible for protecting Two disc barrows and a bell barrow, 400m east of the Pennings, Earl's Farm Down?

Two disc barrows and a bell barrow, 400m east of the Pennings, Earl's Farm Down 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 1009566.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two disc barrows and a bell barrow, 400m east of the Pennings, Earl's Farm Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 50m west of the Battery Hill triangulation point (7.5 km), Long barrow 140m WSW of the Battery Hill triangulation point (7.5 km), 'Ende Burgh' long barrow (8 km).

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