Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 230m west of summit of Musden Low

Bowl barrow 230m west of summit of Musden Low

England
List entry 1010385
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 230m west of summit of Musden Low is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Staffordshire. The barrow forms part of the archaeological landscape of the Peak District region, where such burial mounds are characteristic features of the later Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. Its preservation as a scheduled monument reflects its significance in understanding prehistoric burial practices and settlement patterns in the Midlands. The site's position on the upland terrain of Musden Low indicates the strategic and ritualistic importance these elevated locations held for Bronze Age communities.

Bowl barrow 230m west of summit of Musden Low is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010385. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 230m west of summit of Musden Low?

Bowl barrow 230m west of summit of Musden Low is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010385.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 230m west of summit of Musden Low?

Bowl barrow 230m west of summit of Musden Low 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 1010385.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 230m west of summit of Musden Low?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 440m north of Banks Farm (5.5 km), Mayfield strip lynchets (5.7 km), Row Low bowl barrow (6.4 km).

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