Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 140m south-east of Fishpool Lane Farm

Bowl barrow 140m south-east of Fishpool Lane Farm

England
List entry 1007638
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 140m south-east of Fishpool Lane Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cheshire, England. The site comprises a earthen mound of circular form, characteristic of bowl barrows constructed during the Bronze Age period, which served as burial places for individuals of significance within their communities. Such monuments are distributed widely across the English landscape and represent an important class of archaeological evidence for understanding Bronze Age mortuary practices and social organisation. The barrow's survival to the present day, despite extensive agricultural use of the surrounding landscape, makes it a valuable source for archaeological study and a record of prehistoric activity in the region.

Bowl barrow 140m south-east of Fishpool Lane Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007638. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 140m south-east of Fishpool Lane Farm?

Bowl barrow 140m south-east of Fishpool Lane Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cheshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007638.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 140m south-east of Fishpool Lane Farm?

Bowl barrow 140m south-east of Fishpool Lane Farm 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 1007638.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 140m south-east of Fishpool Lane Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site and fishponds 500m SE of Eaton (4.1 km), Cross base and shaft in St Helen's churchyard (4.7 km), Darley Hall moated site (4.8 km).

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