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 Neolithic and Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire, England. The site comprises a group of round barrows that represent funerary practices spanning the later Neolithic period through to the Bronze Age, reflecting the evolving burial customs of prehistoric communities in this region. These earthwork monuments, though subject to the usual processes of erosion and agricultural activity, retain archaeological significance as evidence of ceremonial and mortuary behaviour across several millennia. The barrows form part of the wider landscape of prehistoric ritual and settlement that characterizes the chalk downlands of Wiltshire.

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 Neolithic and Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire, England. 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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