Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 420m north of Beechenhill

Bowl barrow 420m north of Beechenhill

England
List entry 1009558
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 420m north of Beechenhill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Staffordshire. The structure takes the form of a simple mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common burial type in Bronze Age Britain dating to approximately 2000–1000 BC. Such monuments typically comprised an earthen mound raised over a primary inhumation, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for Bronze Age ritual and commemoration of the dead. The barrow's survival in the Staffordshire landscape provides evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the region.

Bowl barrow 420m north of Beechenhill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009558. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 420m north of Beechenhill?

Bowl barrow 420m north of Beechenhill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009558.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 420m north of Beechenhill?

Bowl barrow 420m north 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 1009558.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 420m north of Beechenhill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Weaver Hills 600m south of Weaver Farm (7.3 km), Mayfield strip lynchets (7.4 km), Bowl barrow 440m north of Banks Farm (8.6 km).

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