Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 200m from Stone Street, one of six in West Wood

Bowl barrow 200m from Stone Street, one of six in West Wood

England
List entry 1012206
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 200m from Stone Street is a Bronze Age burial mound located in West Wood, Kent, forming part of a cluster of six barrows within this ancient woodland landscape. The monument is a typical example of the bowl barrow type, characterised by a circular mound of earth and stone raised over an inhumed or cremated burial. Dating to the Bronze Age, the barrow represents evidence of funerary practice and social status among communities of this period in southeast England. The survival of multiple barrows at this location indicates a significant Bronze Age burial ground, and the woodland setting has helped preserve these archaeological remains.

Bowl barrow 200m from Stone Street, one of six in West Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012206. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 200m from Stone Street, one of six in West Wood?

Bowl barrow 200m from Stone Street is a Bronze Age burial mound located in West Wood, Kent, forming part of a cluster of six barrows within this ancient woodland landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012206.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 200m from Stone Street, one of six in West Wood?

Bowl barrow 200m from Stone Street, one of six in West Wood 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 1012206.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 200m from Stone Street, one of six in West Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Royal Military Canal, Scanlon's Bridge to Town Bridge (8.6 km), Royal Military Canal, Town Bridge to Twiss Road Bridge (8.8 km), Royal Military Canal, West Hythe Bridge to Scanlon's Bridge (8.8 km).

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