Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round barrows W of New Town Farm

Two round barrows W of New Town Farm

England
List entry 1004716
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round barrows W of New Town Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. The site consists of two distinct circular earthworks typical of burial mounds constructed during the prehistoric period, likely serving as communal or individual repositories for the dead. Round barrows of this type are characteristic features of Wiltshire's landscape and represent important evidence of settlement patterns and burial practices in southern Britain during the third and second millennia before the Common Era. The monument's survival and designation reflect its archaeological significance as a record of prehistoric mortuary ritual and social organisation in the Wiltshire chalk downlands.

Two round barrows W of New Town Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004716. View the official record →

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What is Two round barrows W of New Town Farm?

Two round barrows W of New Town Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004716.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round barrows W of New Town Farm?

Two round barrows W of New Town Farm 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 1004716.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round barrows W of New Town Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Hatfield Earthwork: a henge enclosure, henge and remains of monumental mound at Marden (6.3 km), Medieval village site (6.7 km), Strip lynchet system north of Chisman's Cleeve (8.8 km).

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