Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo of four round barrows on Hare Warren

Two of four round barrows on Hare Warren

England
List entry 1009475
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two of four round barrows on Hare Warren is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. The barrows represent typical examples of Bronze Age burial practice, when earthen mounds were raised over cremated or inhumed remains of the dead. The site comprises four distinct round barrows, of which two are the subject of this entry, situated within a landscape rich in prehistoric remains. These monuments date to the Bronze Age and form part of the broader pattern of barrow cemetery distribution across the Wiltshire downs.

Two of four round barrows on Hare Warren is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009475. View the official record →

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What is Two of four round barrows on Hare Warren?

Two of four round barrows on Hare Warren is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009475.

Who is responsible for protecting Two of four round barrows on Hare Warren?

Two of four round barrows on Hare Warren 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 1009475.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two of four round barrows on Hare Warren?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 320m north east of Straight Walk Plantation: one of a group of round barrows south of Hampshire Gap (8.1 km), Round barrow cemetery 250m east of Straight Walk Plantation (8.2 km), Round barrow cemetery in New Plantation 590m ESE of Amesbury Junction (8.4 km).

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