Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 240m north-west of Rainroach Farm

Bowl barrow 240m north-west of Rainroach Farm

England
List entry 1012540
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 240m north-west of Rainroach Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Staffordshire. The barrow takes the form of a circular mound characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practice in the Midlands, constructed to cover an inhumed or cremated burial beneath its earthwork. Such monuments are typically datable to the period between approximately 2200 and 700 BC, during which bowl barrows represented a dominant burial tradition across much of England. The site is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry 1012540, reflecting its scheduled status as a monument of national archaeological importance.

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 monument situated 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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