Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 150m south-east of Cliff Top

Bowl barrow 150m south-east of Cliff Top

England
List entry 1009649
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 150m south-east of Cliff Top is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Staffordshire. The site consists of a circular earthwork mound typical of bowl barrows, a common funerary structure constructed during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments functioned as burial places, often containing cremated or inhumed remains deposited within or beneath the mound, and frequently yielded grave goods indicating the status of the deceased. The barrow's survival as an earthwork demonstrates the persistence of Bronze Age ceremonial landscapes in the English Midlands, where these monuments once formed significant features of the ancient settlement pattern.

Bowl barrow 150m south-east of Cliff Top is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009649. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 150m south-east of Cliff Top?

Bowl barrow 150m south-east of Cliff Top is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009649.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 150m south-east of Cliff Top?

Bowl barrow 150m south-east of Cliff Top 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 1009649.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 150m south-east of Cliff Top?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Row Low bowl barrow (3.9 km), Bowl barrow 70m north-west of The Boxes (4.2 km), Calwich Low bowl barrow (4.4 km).

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