Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 170m north of The Low

Bowl barrow 170m north of The Low

England
List entry 1009077
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 170m north of The Low is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Staffordshire. The barrow is a burial mound of the type characteristic of the Bronze Age period, constructed as a simple dome-shaped earthwork to contain inhumation or cremation burials. Such monuments are significant markers of settlement and land use during the second millennium before the Common Era, reflecting both the social organisation and ritual practices of Bronze Age communities. The barrow survives as an upstanding archaeological feature and contributes to understanding the distribution and chronology of Bronze Age burial practice in the region.

Bowl barrow 170m north of The Low is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009077. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 170m north of The Low?

Bowl barrow 170m north of The Low is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009077.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 170m north of The Low?

Bowl barrow 170m north of The Low 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 1009077.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 170m north of The Low?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 120m south-west of Weag's Barn (9.1 km), Bowl barrow 120m north-east of Bincliff Mines (9.3 km), Bowl barrow 70m north-east of Bincliff Mines (9.4 km).

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