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, England. The site consists of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary form of the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained cremated or inhumed human remains, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of their period. The barrow survives as a scheduled monument, indicating its recognised importance to the archaeological record of prehistoric Britain.

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, England. 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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