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 Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Essex. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrow form, a common type of burial structure erected across southern England during the Bronze Age. Such monuments typically contained inhumation burials, sometimes accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for ritual and commemoration within their communities. This particular example contributes to the archaeological record of burial practices and settlement patterns in the Essex region during later prehistory.

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 Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in 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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