Scheduled MonumentsEnglandA pair of bowl barrows in Clowes Wood

A pair of bowl barrows in Clowes Wood

England
List entry 1009017
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England
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Overview

History & significance

A pair of bowl barrows in Clowes Wood is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Kent, England. Bowl barrows are among the most common form of prehistoric burial mound, typically consisting of a central grave pit surrounded by an earthwork bank and ditch. The two barrows at this location represent the funerary practices of Bronze Age communities in south-eastern England, a period spanning roughly 2200 to 700 BCE. Such monuments frequently contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of the interred individuals.

A pair of bowl barrows in Clowes Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009017. View the official record →

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What is A pair of bowl barrows in Clowes Wood?

A pair of bowl barrows in Clowes Wood is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Kent, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009017.

Who is responsible for protecting A pair of bowl barrows in Clowes Wood?

A pair of bowl barrows in Clowes Wood 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 1009017.

What other scheduled monuments are near A pair of bowl barrows in Clowes Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bigberry camp (6.4 km), City wall (site) and ditch on Rheims Way (6.5 km), Roman remains on Marlowe car park (6.5 km).

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