Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo of three round barrows south-west of Sun Plantation

Two of three round barrows south-west of Sun Plantation

England
List entry 1010105
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two of three round barrows south-west of Sun Plantation is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire, England. The site consists of earthwork barrows typical of the second millennium BCE, representing the funerary practices of Bronze Age communities in the region. These burial mounds form part of the wider distribution of round barrow cemeteries characteristic of Wessex during this period, reflecting the ritual and social significance of above-ground sepulchral monuments. The survival of these earthworks contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary custom in the Wiltshire landscape.

Two of three round barrows south-west of Sun Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010105. View the official record →

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What is Two of three round barrows south-west of Sun Plantation?

Two of three round barrows south-west of Sun Plantation is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010105.

Who is responsible for protecting Two of three round barrows south-west of Sun Plantation?

Two of three round barrows south-west of Sun 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 1010105.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two of three round barrows south-west of Sun Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newton Barrows, a round barrow cemetery on Earl's Farm Down (8.8 km), Bowl barrow on Earl's Farm Down within Boscombe Down Airfield, 620m south west of the covered reservoir (8.9 km), Bowl barrow within Boscombe Down Airfield, 160m south east of The Rifle and Pistol Club (9.3 km).

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