Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 400m north-west of Beechenhill

Bowl barrow 400m north-west of Beechenhill

England
List entry 1009561
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 400m north-west of Beechenhill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Staffordshire. The barrow takes the form of a simple earthwork mound, characteristic of bowl barrows constructed during the Bronze Age, a period when such burial structures were widely distributed across the English landscape. The monument's survival into the modern period, despite agricultural activity, demonstrates the durability of these earthworks. As a designated heritage asset, it contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age burial practices in the Midlands region.

Bowl barrow 400m north-west of Beechenhill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009561. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 400m north-west of Beechenhill?

Bowl barrow 400m north-west of Beechenhill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009561.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 400m north-west of Beechenhill?

Bowl barrow 400m 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 1009561.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 400m north-west of Beechenhill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mayfield strip lynchets (7.4 km), Bowl barrow 440m north of Banks Farm (8.4 km), Row Low bowl barrow (8.7 km).

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