Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 140m north of Thorswood Plantation

Bowl barrow 140m north of Thorswood Plantation

England
List entry 1009685
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 140m north of Thorswood Plantation is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Staffordshire, England. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound, representing the characteristic burial form of the Bronze Age period, when such monuments were constructed across the English landscape as prominent markers for interred individuals and their grave goods. The site's survival as a recognisable archaeological feature makes it a valuable record of prehistoric funerary practices and the use of the landscape during the Bronze Age. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important resource for understanding the settlement and ritual patterns of prehistoric Staffordshire.

Bowl barrow 140m north of Thorswood Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009685. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 140m north of Thorswood Plantation?

Bowl barrow 140m north of Thorswood Plantation is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Staffordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009685.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 140m north of Thorswood Plantation?

Bowl barrow 140m north of Thorswood Plantation 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 1009685.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 140m north of Thorswood Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Marlpit Lane bowl barrow (4.2 km), Ellastone Bridge (4.9 km), Alton Castle (6.2 km).

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