Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 1km south east of Hopton Bank

Bowl barrow 1km south east of Hopton Bank

England
List entry 1016662
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 1km south east of Hopton Bank is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Shropshire. The site is a rounded earthwork characteristic of bowl barrow construction, a common funerary form across Britain during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically served as communal or individual burial places, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of their contemporary society. The barrow's survival as an upstanding earthwork testifies to the archaeological importance of the Shropshire landscape during the prehistoric period.

Bowl barrow 1km south east of Hopton Bank is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016662. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 1km south east of Hopton Bank?

Bowl barrow 1km south east of Hopton Bank is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016662.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 1km south east of Hopton Bank?

Bowl barrow 1km south east of Hopton Bank 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 1016662.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 1km south east of Hopton Bank?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: section 175m east of Cefn Bronydd (5.8 km), Small enclosed settlement on Fron, 340m west of St John's Church (6.3 km), Small enclosed settlement on Castle Idris, 400m south west of Penrhiew Lodge (6.4 km).

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