Bush Barrow - Wikipedia
Bush Barrow is a site of the early British Bronze Age Wessex culture (c. 2000 BC), at the western end of the Normanton Down Barrows cemetery in Wiltshire, England. It is among the most important sites of the Stonehenge complex, having produced some of the most spectacular grave goods in Britain.
Bush Barrow lozenge - Wessex Museums
The lozenge was buried on the chest of its owner. Known as the Bush Barrow chieftain, in a round barrow close to Stonehenge. He must have been important – perhaps a priest, warrior or chief – and the lozenge was probably used to fasten his cloak. …
Normanton Down Barrows - Wikipedia
The most famous burial mound at Normanton Down is called Bush Barrow and is 40m wide and 3m high. The name "Bush Barrow" was given to this archaeological site in the 1720s by William Stukeley because of the trees planted on the top. It was previously known as "the green barrow" for the same reason.
Bush Barrow - ArchaeologyNews
2021年3月10日 · Bush Barrow is an archaeological site located in Wiltshire, England. It is best known for the discovery of a rich burial mound dating back to the early Bronze Age, around 4,000 years ago.
Bush Barrow dagger - Wessex Museums
The Bush Barrow dagger is one of the most incredible Bronze Age finds in Britain. The blade is made from bronze, but the handle is decorated with microscopic gold studs set in a zig-zag pattern. This work was so intricate it was probably carried out by children.
Bush Barrow facts for kids - Kids encyclopedia
2024年7月20日 · Bush Barrow is a site of the early British Bronze Age (c. 2000 BC), at the western end of the Normanton Down Barrows cemetery. It is among the most important sites of the Stonehenge complex, having produced some of the most spectacular grave goods in Britain. It was excavated in 1808 by William Cunnington for Sir Richard Colt Hoare.
Bush Barrow Lozenge Part 1 - celticnz.co.nz
In the past two centuries there has been considerable speculation regarding an astronomical function or mnemonic usage for the larger lozenge shaped artefact, now popularly referred to as the Bush Barrow Lozenge. However, to date, no definitive explanations have been forthcoming demonstrating how it could have been used in any such capacity.
Normanton Down Barrow Cemetery - South of Stonehenge, …
The Bush Barrow excavated by Sir Richard Colt Hoare and William Cunnington. The Normanton Down group is a large collection of barrows 1km south of Stonehenge that is thought to be one of the most important Neolithic and Bronze Age barrow cemeteries in the country.
Inspired by Bush Barrow - Wiltshire Museum
Less than half a mile to the south of Stonehenge on the top of the Normanton Down ridge, lies Bush Barrow – Britain’s richest Bronze Age burial. The barrow is raised over the burial of Cheiftan and was first recorded by William Stukeley in 1743. It was later excavated by a small team, led by William Cunnington.
Bush Barrow - gold studs - Wiltshire Museum
The Bush Barrow Chieftain died in about 1950BC and was buried under a barrow on top of a ridge looking down over Stonehenge. He was buried with the objects that symbolised his power and authority – an axe, ceremonial mace, gold sheet lozenge and two bronze daggers.