Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow, 240m N of The Kennels

Bowl barrow, 240m N of The Kennels

England
List entry 1017474
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow, 240m N of The Kennels is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Essex. The barrow is a mound structure characteristic of burial practices during the third and second millennia before Christ, when such earthworks served as communal or individual sepulchres. The monument survives as a discrete topographical feature within the landscape, preserving evidence of prehistoric mortuary ritual and settlement patterns in the region. Its designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its significance as a record of early funerary practice and Bronze Age land use in Essex.

Bowl barrow, 240m N of The Kennels is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017474. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow, 240m N of The Kennels?

Bowl barrow, 240m N of The Kennels is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017474.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow, 240m N of The Kennels?

Bowl barrow, 240m N of The Kennels 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 1017474.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow, 240m N of The Kennels?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Netteswellbury Barn, Netteswell (2.9 km), Wynters Armourie moated site (3.6 km), Bowl barrow 110m north-east of Harlow Hospital (3.7 km).

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