Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 340m east of Stockport

Bowl barrow 340m east of Stockport

England
List entry 1015029
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 340m east of Stockport is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common form of funerary monument constructed during the Bronze Age period. Such barrows typically comprised a mound of earth and chalk heaped over a central burial or cremation deposit, often accompanied by grave goods. This example contributes to the broader archaeological landscape of Wiltshire, an area particularly rich in prehistoric burial monuments, and its survival represents an important record of Bronze Age funerary practices and settlement patterns in the region.

Bowl barrow 340m east of Stockport is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015029. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 340m east of Stockport?

Bowl barrow 340m east of Stockport is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015029.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 340m east of Stockport?

Bowl barrow 340m east of Stockport 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 1015029.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 340m east of Stockport?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman road between A30 main road and Winterslow Corner (7 km), Fussell's long barrow (7.5 km), Old Sarum (7.6 km).

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