Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 130m south west of Gaylands, Milking Nook

Bowl barrow 130m south west of Gaylands, Milking Nook

England
List entry 1021316
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 130m south west of Gaylands, Milking Nook is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northamptonshire. The barrow takes the form of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of Bronze Age burial practice, constructed to mark and contain inhumation or cremation deposits. Such bowl barrows represent a significant phase of funerary architecture spanning the period from approximately 2200 to 1500 BCE, reflecting the ritual and social values of Bronze Age communities in the East Midlands. The monument survives as a scheduled ancient monument and contributes to understanding the distribution and density of Bronze Age burial practice across the Northamptonshire landscape.

Bowl barrow 130m south west of Gaylands, Milking Nook is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021316. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 130m south west of Gaylands, Milking Nook?

Bowl barrow 130m south west of Gaylands, Milking Nook is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021316.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 130m south west of Gaylands, Milking Nook?

Bowl barrow 130m south west of Gaylands, Milking Nook 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 1021316.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 130m south west of Gaylands, Milking Nook?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old Customs House (7.6 km), Longthorpe village cross (7.6 km), Longthorpe Roman fort and settlement (8.4 km).

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