Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 300m south of Skyborry

Bowl barrow 300m south of Skyborry

England
List entry 1016663
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 300m south of Skyborry is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Shropshire. The site consists of a circular mound characteristic of bowl barrows, which represent one of the most common forms of prehistoric burial architecture in Britain, typically dating to the second millennium BCE. Such monuments served as focal points for funerary practice and often contained inhumation or cremation burials, sometimes accompanied by grave goods. The barrow's survival in the Shropshire landscape provides evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and ritual practices in the region.

Bowl barrow 300m south of Skyborry is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016663. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 300m south of Skyborry?

Bowl barrow 300m south of Skyborry is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016663.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 300m south of Skyborry?

Bowl barrow 300m south of Skyborry 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 1016663.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 300m south of Skyborry?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: Section extending 2143m S from The Firs, Rhos-y-Meirch (6.2 km), Castell Foel-Allt (6.4 km), Norton Mound And Bailey Castle (7.6 km).

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