Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 380m south-west of Blore Church

Bowl barrow 380m south-west of Blore Church

England
List entry 1009652
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 380m south-west of Blore Church is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Staffordshire. The barrow survives as a prominent earthwork mound characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices in the English Midlands, dating to approximately 2000-700 BC. Such bowl barrows typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status of the interred individual. The monument's survival as a visible earthwork demonstrates its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric settlement and burial traditions in the region.

Bowl barrow 380m south-west of Blore Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009652. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 380m south-west of Blore Church?

Bowl barrow 380m south-west of Blore Church is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009652.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 380m south-west of Blore Church?

Bowl barrow 380m south-west of Blore 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 1009652.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 380m south-west of Blore Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Row Low bowl barrow (5 km), Bowl barrow 70m north-west of The Boxes (5.3 km), Calwich Low bowl barrow (5.4 km).

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