Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 230m north of Harlow Hospital

Bowl barrow 230m north of Harlow Hospital

England
List entry 1009239
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 230m north of Harlow Hospital is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial monument located in Essex. The barrow survives as a prominent earthwork comprising a circular mound surrounded by a ditch, typical of funerary structures erected during the third or second millennium before Christ. Such bowl barrows represent significant evidence of prehistoric burial practice and settlement patterns in Essex, and their preservation contributes to understanding the ceremonial and social organisation of early farming communities in the region. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument in recognition of its archaeological importance.

Bowl barrow 230m north of Harlow Hospital is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009239. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 230m north of Harlow Hospital?

Bowl barrow 230m north of Harlow Hospital is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial monument located in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009239.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 230m north of Harlow Hospital?

Bowl barrow 230m north of Harlow Hospital 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 1009239.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 230m north of Harlow Hospital?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cold War Heavy Anti-aircraft gun site, 330m and 220m north east of Halls Green Farm (2.8 km), Moated site 350m south of Dorrington Farm (4 km), Latton Priory (4.6 km).

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