Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 250m north of Hacking Boat House

Bowl barrow 250m north of Hacking Boat House

England
List entry 1008908
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 250m north of Hacking Boat House is a Bronze Age burial monument located near Silverdale in Lancashire. The barrow survives as a rounded earthen mound characteristic of bowl barrows, the most common form of Bronze Age funerary monument in Britain, typically dating to the period between 2000 and 1500 BC. Such monuments represent significant centres of ritual activity and commemorate individuals of status within Bronze Age communities. The survival of this example contributes to understanding settlement patterns and funerary practices in the Lancashire landscape during the prehistoric period.

Bowl barrow 250m north of Hacking Boat House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008908. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 250m north of Hacking Boat House?

Bowl barrow 250m north of Hacking Boat House is a Bronze Age burial monument located near Silverdale in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008908.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 250m north of Hacking Boat House?

Bowl barrow 250m north of Hacking Boat House 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 1008908.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 250m north of Hacking Boat House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 170m north east of Hacking Boat House (0.3 km), The Old Lower Hodder Bridge (1.7 km), Bailey Hall moated site, fishponds and chantry of St John the Baptist. (2.8 km).

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