Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWoodminton Down round barrow

Woodminton Down round barrow

England
List entry 1003729
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Woodminton Down round barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire, England. The barrow forms part of the wider archaeological landscape of the Wiltshire downlands, an area rich in prehistoric funerary monuments dating from the second millennium BC. As a round barrow, the structure would have served as a mound covering a primary burial, likely accompanied by grave goods typical of Bronze Age elite or community members. The monument remains an important indicator of settlement patterns and burial practices in prehistoric Wessex.

Woodminton Down round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003729. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Woodminton Down round barrow?

Woodminton Down round barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003729.

Who is responsible for protecting Woodminton Down round barrow?

Woodminton Down round barrow 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 1003729.

What other scheduled monuments are near Woodminton Down round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrows N of St Giles Park (9.8 km), Western end of Dorset Cursus (9.9 km), Long barrows SE of Thickthorn Farm (9.9 km).

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