Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 450m east-north-east of Swettenham Hall

Bowl barrow 450m east-north-east of Swettenham Hall

England
List entry 1011165
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 450m east-north-east of Swettenham Hall is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Cheshire. The monument consists of a low earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type constructed during the Bronze Age across much of England. Such barrows typically contained cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for ceremonial activity and land demarcation. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological significance in understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the north-west Midlands region.

Bowl barrow 450m east-north-east of Swettenham Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011165. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 450m east-north-east of Swettenham Hall?

Bowl barrow 450m east-north-east of Swettenham Hall is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011165.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 450m east-north-east of Swettenham Hall?

Bowl barrow 450m east-north-east of Swettenham Hall 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 1011165.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 450m east-north-east of Swettenham Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 800m south-east of Jodrell Bank Farm (3.3 km), Bowl barrow 700m south-east of Jodrell Bank Farm (3.4 km), Bowl barrow 550m south-east of Jodrell Bank Farm (3.6 km).

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