Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 200m south west of Little Watersend

Bowl barrow 200m south west of Little Watersend

England
List entry 1009008
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 200m south west of Little Watersend is a prehistoric burial mound located in Kent, England. The monument is a bowl barrow, a common form of funerary earthwork dating to the Bronze Age, characterised by a circular mound of earth and stone raised over an inhumed or cremated burial. The barrow represents evidence of Bronze Age ceremonial and burial practices in the region and contributes to understanding the distribution of such monuments across the Kentish landscape. As a designated heritage monument, it retains archaeological significance for the potential preservation of stratified deposits and artefactual material relating to prehistoric burial customs.

Bowl barrow 200m south west of Little Watersend is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009008. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 200m south west of Little Watersend?

Bowl barrow 200m south west of Little Watersend is a prehistoric burial mound located in Kent, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009008.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 200m south west of Little Watersend?

Bowl barrow 200m south west of Little Watersend 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 1009008.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 200m south west of Little Watersend?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fortifications, Roman lighthouse and medieval chapel on Western Heights (5.5 km), The Painted House, N of Market Street (5.5 km), The Bath House, N of Market Street (5.6 km).

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