Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 230m north-west of Gilts

Bowl barrow 230m north-west of Gilts

England
List entry 1011511
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 230m north-west of Gilts is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in the parish of Westmorland, England. The site consists of a circular mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common burial form across northern Britain during the Bronze Age. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials accompanied by grave goods, serving as focal points for Bronze Age communities and their ancestral commemoration. The barrow's survival as an upstanding earthwork represents an important archaeological record of prehistoric burial practice in the region.

Bowl barrow 230m north-west of Gilts is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011511. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 230m north-west of Gilts?

Bowl barrow 230m north-west of Gilts is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in the parish of Westmorland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011511.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 230m north-west of Gilts?

Bowl barrow 230m north-west of Gilts 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 1011511.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 230m north-west of Gilts?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 460m NNE of Broadfell (2.1 km), Ring cairn north-west of Cattle Howe (2.1 km), Friar Biggins monastic grange (2.8 km).

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