Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 320m south of Pitcholds

Bowl barrow 320m south of Pitcholds

England
List entry 1016661
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 320m south of Pitcholds is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Shropshire. The barrow survives as a rounded earthwork mound characteristic of the Bronze Age funerary tradition, when such monuments were constructed across the English landscape to mark the graves of significant individuals or family groups. Its designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric settlement and burial practices in the region. The barrow remains a visible reminder of Shropshire's early Bronze Age heritage, though like many such monuments, its precise date within the Bronze Age and details of any burial deposits are not fully documented in readily available historical records.

Bowl barrow 320m south of Pitcholds is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016661. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 320m south of Pitcholds?

Bowl barrow 320m south of Pitcholds is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016661.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 320m south of Pitcholds?

Bowl barrow 320m south of Pitcholds 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 1016661.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 320m south of Pitcholds?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte and bailey castle and bishops' palace (3.7 km), Tower keep castle at Lower Lea (4.1 km), Motte castle at Colebatch, 100m north of Lagden (5.6 km).

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