Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 30m south-west of Fishpool Lane Farm

Bowl barrow 30m south-west of Fishpool Lane Farm

England
List entry 1007631
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 30m south-west of Fishpool Lane Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located near Tarporley in Cheshire. The barrow takes the form of a simple earthen mound characteristic of Bronze Age burial practice in north-west England, constructed as a low rounded dome over a central burial or cremation. Such bowl barrows typically date to the period between 2000 and 1500 BCE, representing a significant phase of ceremonial monument construction across the British landscape. The site's survival and official listing reflect its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the Cheshire region.

Bowl barrow 30m south-west of Fishpool Lane Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007631. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 30m south-west of Fishpool Lane Farm?

Bowl barrow 30m south-west of Fishpool Lane Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located near Tarporley in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007631.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 30m south-west of Fishpool Lane Farm?

Bowl barrow 30m south-west of Fishpool Lane 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 1007631.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 30m south-west of Fishpool Lane Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site and fishponds 500m SE of Eaton (4.2 km), Cross base and shaft in St Helen's churchyard (4.7 km), Darley Hall moated site (5 km).

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