Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 450m north-west of Felton Farm

Bowl barrow 450m north-west of Felton Farm

England
List entry 1007712
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 450m north-west of Felton Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Shropshire. The monument consists of a circular earthwork typical of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument form of the Bronze Age period. Such barrows served as burial places, often for individuals of status within their communities, and frequently contained cremated or inhumed remains alongside grave goods. The site's survival and recording within the national heritage list reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practices in the Shropshire landscape.

Bowl barrow 450m north-west of Felton Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007712. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 450m north-west of Felton Farm?

Bowl barrow 450m north-west of Felton Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007712.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 450m north-west of Felton Farm?

Bowl barrow 450m north-west of Felton 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 1007712.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 450m north-west of Felton Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ludlow Castle (2.7 km), Town walls (2.7 km), St Julian's Well: a holy well in the middle of Livesey Road, 155m south west of the junction with Sandpits Road (2.9 km).

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