Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo saucer barrows 775m south east of Rodmead Farm

Two saucer barrows 775m south east of Rodmead Farm

England
List entry 1017697
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two saucer barrows 775m south east of Rodmead Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wiltshire. Saucer barrows are characterized by their distinctive shallow, saucer-shaped mounds with minimal height and broad diameter, a form typical of later Bronze Age burial practice. The monument remains extant as an archaeological feature within the landscape and forms part of the wider distribution of barrow cemeteries across Wiltshire's chalk downland, which served as focal points for ritual and burial activities during prehistory.

Two saucer barrows 775m south east of Rodmead Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017697. View the official record →

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What is Two saucer barrows 775m south east of Rodmead Farm?

Two saucer barrows 775m south east of Rodmead 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 1017697.

Who is responsible for protecting Two saucer barrows 775m south east of Rodmead Farm?

Two saucer barrows 775m south east of Rodmead 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 1017697.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two saucer barrows 775m south east of Rodmead Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 190m north east of Burton Farm (3.5 km), Mere Castle (3.6 km), Four bowl barrows on Long Hill, 220m west of Mere Castle (3.6 km).

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