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 Bronze Age burial mound located in Kent, England. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type of the Bronze Age period. Such barrows typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for ritual activity and territorial markers within prehistoric landscapes. This particular example contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and funerary practices in south-eastern England.

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 Bronze Age 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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