Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 230m north of North Wood

Bowl barrow 230m north of North Wood

England
List entry 1011676
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 230m north of North Wood is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Staffordshire. The site consists of a circular mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common burial form during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods that reflected the status and beliefs of their interred occupants. The barrow's survival as an archaeological feature contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the region.

Bowl barrow 230m north of North Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011676. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 230m north of North Wood?

Bowl barrow 230m north of North Wood is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011676.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 230m north of North Wood?

Bowl barrow 230m north of North 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 1011676.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 230m north of North Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Marlpit Lane bowl barrow (3.9 km), Bunbury hillfort: a univallate hillfort south west of Alton Towers (4 km), Alton Castle (4.4 km).

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