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 burial mound located in Staffordshire. The monument consists of a circular earthwork typical of the bowl barrow form, a common funerary structure erected during the Bronze Age period. Such barrows served as repositories for the cremated or inhumed remains of the deceased and were often constructed on prominent locations within the landscape, reflecting the social status of those interred within them. This example contributes to the broader archaeological record of Bronze Age burial practices in the Midlands 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 burial mound 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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