Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 120m south west of Belair

Bowl barrow 120m south west of Belair

England
List entry 1010319
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 120m south west of Belair is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Shropshire. The monument survives as a earthwork of typical bowl barrow form, comprising a circular mound of soil and stone raised over a central burial or burials. Such barrows represent a significant form of funerary monument dating to the Bronze Age period, when they were constructed across much of Britain as enduring markers of the dead. The site's survival and scheduled status reflect its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric burial practice and settlement patterns in the Shropshire landscape.

Bowl barrow 120m south west of Belair is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010319. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 120m south west of Belair?

Bowl barrow 120m south west of Belair is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010319.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 120m south west of Belair?

Bowl barrow 120m south west of Belair 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 1010319.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 120m south west of Belair?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 60m west of Ambleside (1.4 km), Stokesay Castle (2.5 km), Norton Camp: a large multivallate hillfort (2.7 km).

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