Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 160m north of Mellin-y-Grogue

Bowl barrow 160m north of Mellin-y-Grogue

England
List entry 1016659
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 160m north of Mellin-y-Grogue is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Shropshire. The site comprises a substantial earthen mound characteristic of the bowl barrow form, a funerary structure type widespread across Britain during the Bronze Age period. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important survival of the Shropshire landscape's prehistoric heritage and contributes to understanding Bronze Age mortuary practices and settlement patterns in the Welsh Marches region.

Bowl barrow 160m north of Mellin-y-Grogue is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016659. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 160m north of Mellin-y-Grogue?

Bowl barrow 160m north of Mellin-y-Grogue is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016659.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 160m north of Mellin-y-Grogue?

Bowl barrow 160m north of Mellin-y-Grogue 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 1016659.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 160m north of Mellin-y-Grogue?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: Section extending 202m from River Teme to West Street (6.8 km), Knighton Mound & Bailey Castle (7.1 km), Rhos-crug hut platform (W) (7.1 km).

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