Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round barrows west of Hougoumont Farm

Two round barrows west of Hougoumont Farm

England
List entry 1009925
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round barrows west of Hougoumont Farm is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wiltshire, England. These Bronze Age burial mounds form part of the extensive barrow landscape characteristic of the Wiltshire downlands, a region particularly rich in such monuments dating from the second millennium BC. The barrows would originally have contained inhumation or cremation burials, along with associated grave goods typical of Bronze Age funerary practice. Their survival as earthwork monuments reflects the archaeological significance of this area and its value for understanding Bronze Age burial traditions and land use in prehistoric southern England.

Two round barrows west of Hougoumont Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009925. View the official record →

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What is Two round barrows west of Hougoumont Farm?

Two round barrows west of Hougoumont Farm is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009925.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round barrows west of Hougoumont Farm?

Two round barrows west of Hougoumont 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 1009925.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round barrows west of Hougoumont Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow in Windy Dido, 250m west of Horseshoe Meadow Farm (10 km), A group of five bowl barrows south of Bulford Camp (10.3 km), Bowl barrow: one of two round barrows south-east of Bulford Camp (10.4 km).

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