Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 380m north-west of Beechenhill

Bowl barrow 380m north-west of Beechenhill

England
List entry 1009559
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 380m north-west of Beechenhill is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Staffordshire. The barrow survives as a distinctive circular mound characteristic of bowl barrow construction, a common funerary form across Britain during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of contemporary communities. The barrow's survival and official designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric burial practices and settlement patterns in the region.

Bowl barrow 380m north-west of Beechenhill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009559. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 380m north-west of Beechenhill?

Bowl barrow 380m north-west of Beechenhill is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009559.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 380m north-west of Beechenhill?

Bowl barrow 380m north-west of Beechenhill 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 1009559.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 380m north-west of Beechenhill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mayfield strip lynchets (7.3 km), Bowl barrow 440m north of Banks Farm (8.4 km), Row Low bowl barrow (8.7 km).

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