Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 100m north west of Purslow Hall

Bowl barrow 100m north west of Purslow Hall

England
List entry 1016825
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 100m north west of Purslow Hall is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Shropshire. The barrow survives as a substantial earthwork mound of circular plan typical of bowl barrows, a common burial monument form across prehistoric Britain. Such monuments served as communal or elite burial places during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods, reflecting the ritual and ceremonial practices of early farming communities. The site's survival and statutory protection under the heritage listing system recognises its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric settlement and mortuary behaviour in the Shropshire landscape.

Bowl barrow 100m north west of Purslow Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016825. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 100m north west of Purslow Hall?

Bowl barrow 100m north west of Purslow Hall is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016825.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 100m north west of Purslow Hall?

Bowl barrow 100m north west of Purslow Hall 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 1016825.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 100m north west of Purslow Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement W of Buckton (7.9 km), Motte castle at Upper Buckton (8.1 km), Roman fort (8.2 km).

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