Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWoodhouse Hanging round barrows

Woodhouse Hanging round barrows

England
List entry 1003727
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Woodhouse Hanging round barrows is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. The site comprises a group of round barrows dating to the Bronze Age period, representing a significant funerary landscape from this era. These barrows reflect the burial practices and social organization of Bronze Age communities in the region, with their distribution and form indicative of the cultural and ceremonial importance of the area during the second millennium BCE.

Woodhouse Hanging round barrows is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003727. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Woodhouse Hanging round barrows?

Woodhouse Hanging round barrows is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003727.

Who is responsible for protecting Woodhouse Hanging round barrows?

Woodhouse Hanging round barrows 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 1003727.

What other scheduled monuments are near Woodhouse Hanging round barrows?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long mound 1500yds (1370m) E of Higher Farm (9 km), Barrow near Burtts Harley (9.1 km), Round barrows near Thickthorn Farm (9.6 km).

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