Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 140m north of Harlow Hospital

Bowl barrow 140m north of Harlow Hospital

England
List entry 1009238
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 140m north of Harlow Hospital is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Harlow, Essex. The monument consists of a circular earthwork typical of bowl barrows, which served as funerary structures during the Bronze Age period. Such barrows were raised over cremated or inhumed remains and often contained grave goods reflecting the status of the deceased. This example contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age funerary practices in Essex and represents the broader tradition of ritual burial monument construction that characterised the second millennium BC in southern Britain.

Bowl barrow 140m north of Harlow Hospital is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009238. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 140m north of Harlow Hospital?

Bowl barrow 140m north of Harlow Hospital is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Harlow, Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009238.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 140m north of Harlow Hospital?

Bowl barrow 140m north of Harlow Hospital 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 1009238.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 140m north of Harlow Hospital?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site 350m south of Dorrington Farm (3.9 km), Latton Priory (4.5 km), Nether Hall (4.7 km).

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