Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 430m north east of Prior's Fen Farm

Bowl barrow 430m north east of Prior's Fen Farm

England
List entry 1021310
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 430m north east of Prior's Fen Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cambridgeshire. The barrow takes the form of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of Bronze Age burial practice in eastern England, representing a significant archaeological feature from the second millennium BCE. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, though the specific contents of this barrow are not detailed in readily available records. The site's survival as an upstanding earthwork contributes to the archaeological evidence for prehistoric settlement and ritual practices in the Cambridgeshire landscape.

Bowl barrow 430m north east of Prior's Fen Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021310. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 430m north east of Prior's Fen Farm?

Bowl barrow 430m north east of Prior's Fen Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cambridgeshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021310.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 430m north east of Prior's Fen Farm?

Bowl barrow 430m north east of Prior's Fen Farm 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 1021310.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 430m north east of Prior's Fen Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 225m north east of Prior's Fen Farm (0.2 km), Bowl barrow immediately north east of Bank Farm (0.8 km), Bowl barrow 730m WSW of Gores Farm (1.4 km).

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