Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 200m south-west of Ecton Hill

Bowl barrow 200m south-west of Ecton Hill

England
List entry 1017857
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 200m south-west of Ecton Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Staffordshire. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type constructed during the Bronze Age in Britain. Such monuments typically contained cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods that reflected the status and beliefs of the buried individual or community. The barrow's survival as an upstanding earthwork testifies to its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the region.

Bowl barrow 200m south-west of Ecton Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017857. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 200m south-west of Ecton Hill?

Bowl barrow 200m south-west of Ecton Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017857.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 200m south-west of Ecton Hill?

Bowl barrow 200m south-west of Ecton Hill 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 1017857.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 200m south-west of Ecton Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 160m south of summit of Musden Low (8.2 km), Bowl barrow on Milk Hill (8.2 km), Bowl barrow on Hazelton Hill (8.4 km).

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