Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 350m south-east of Egerton Church

Bowl barrow 350m south-east of Egerton Church

England
List entry 1012266
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 350m south-east of Egerton Church is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Kent. The barrow is a simple, rounded earthwork of the type characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices in southern England, typically constructed over a central grave or cremation deposit. The monument dates to the Bronze Age, a period during which such barrows served as prominent territorial markers and focal points for community burial practices. Its survival to the present day, despite agricultural activity in the surrounding landscape, makes it an important archaeological record of prehistoric land use and funerary custom in the Weald region.

Bowl barrow 350m south-east of Egerton Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012266. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 350m south-east of Egerton Church?

Bowl barrow 350m south-east of Egerton Church is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012266.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 350m south-east of Egerton Church?

Bowl barrow 350m south-east of Egerton Church 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 1012266.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 350m south-east of Egerton Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval moated site, Silver Wood, Pivington (1.3 km), St Mary's Church (remains of) (2.4 km), Medieval moated site, fishpond and paddock boundary, Coldbridge Farm, Egerton (2.6 km).

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