Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo of a group of four round barrows west of Brigmerston Plantation

Two of a group of four round barrows west of Brigmerston Plantation

England
List entry 1009662
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two of a group of four round barrows west of Brigmerston Plantation is an archaeological monument consisting of Bronze Age burial mounds located in Wiltshire. The barrows form part of a larger ceremonial landscape characteristic of the second millennium BC, when round barrow construction was prevalent across southern England. These earthworks represent typical funerary monuments of the Bronze Age period, constructed to mark the burial of individuals of social significance within their communities. The survival of this group demonstrates the archaeological importance of the Wiltshire downlands as a region of concentrated prehistoric activity and monument building.

Two of a group of four round barrows west of Brigmerston Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009662. View the official record →

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What is Two of a group of four round barrows west of Brigmerston Plantation?

Two of a group of four round barrows west of Brigmerston Plantation is an archaeological monument consisting of Bronze Age burial mounds located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009662.

Who is responsible for protecting Two of a group of four round barrows west of Brigmerston Plantation?

Two of a group of four round barrows west of Brigmerston Plantation 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 1009662.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two of a group of four round barrows west of Brigmerston Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 340m east of Stockport (8.9 km), Linear boundary earthwork 250m west of Stockport (9.3 km), Two bowl barrows 380m north east of Straight Walk Plantation: part of a group of round barrows south of Hampshire Gap (9.5 km).

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