Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 240m north-west of Rainroach Farm

Bowl barrow 240m north-west of Rainroach Farm

England
List entry 1012540
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 240m north-west of Rainroach Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Staffordshire. The monument consists of a rounded earthwork typical of bowl barrows, a funerary structure form characteristic of the Bronze Age period in Britain. Such barrows served as ceremonial burial sites, often containing inhumations or cremations accompanied by grave goods. This example contributes to the wider landscape of Bronze Age funerary monuments in the region.

Bowl barrow 240m north-west of Rainroach Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012540. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 240m north-west of Rainroach Farm?

Bowl barrow 240m north-west of Rainroach Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012540.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 240m north-west of Rainroach Farm?

Bowl barrow 240m north-west of Rainroach Farm 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 1012540.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 240m north-west of Rainroach Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round House (1.4 km), Greatgate Whipping Post (2.8 km), Croxden Abbey (3.2 km).

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