Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 350m south-west of Merryton Low

Bowl barrow 350m south-west of Merryton Low

England
List entry 1008974
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 350m south-west of Merryton Low is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Staffordshire. The site consists of a circular earthwork typical of the bowl barrow form, a burial mound constructed during the Bronze Age period, likely within the second millennium BCE. Such monuments functioned as repositories for cremated or inhumed remains and frequently served as focal points for ritual activity within prehistoric landscapes. The barrow's survival as an upstanding archaeological feature contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age burial practices in the English Midlands.

Bowl barrow 350m south-west of Merryton Low is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008974. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 350m south-west of Merryton Low?

Bowl barrow 350m south-west of Merryton Low is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008974.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 350m south-west of Merryton Low?

Bowl barrow 350m south-west of Merryton Low 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 1008974.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 350m south-west of Merryton Low?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Milestone (5.1 km), Ossum's Cave (7.4 km), Egg Well (7.5 km).

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