Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow, 200m ENE of Shortflatt

Bowl barrow, 200m ENE of Shortflatt

England
List entry 1011833
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow, 200m ENE of Shortflatt is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Northumberland. The monument comprises a circular earthwork typical of bowl barrows, a widespread funerary monument form dating to the Bronze Age period. Such barrows commonly contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status of the deceased. The site forms part of the broader archaeological landscape of Bronze Age burial practices in northern England, where similar monuments are distributed across the upland and lowland zones.

Bowl barrow, 200m ENE of Shortflatt is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011833. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow, 200m ENE of Shortflatt?

Bowl barrow, 200m ENE of Shortflatt is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011833.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow, 200m ENE of Shortflatt?

Bowl barrow, 200m ENE of Shortflatt 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 1011833.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow, 200m ENE of Shortflatt?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Belsay tower house and attached unfortified wing, deserted medieval village, possible moated site, promontory fort and watch post (2 km), Medieval wayside cross, 190m east of Belsay Tower (2 km), Round cairn 680m north east of Bygate Farm (3.8 km).

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