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 burial mound located in Westmorland, England. The monument consists of a circular earthwork typical of the bowl barrow form, representing funerary practice during the Bronze Age period. Such barrows functioned as communal or individual burial sites and are distributed widely across upland regions of northern England, where they survive as significant archaeological evidence for prehistoric settlement and mortuary behaviour. The site's designation as a scheduled monument reflects its importance as a surviving example of Bronze Age monumental architecture 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 burial mound located in 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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