Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 450m north-west of Felton Farm

Bowl barrow 450m north-west of Felton Farm

England
List entry 1007712
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 450m north-west of Felton Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Shropshire. The site comprises a substantial earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary form across Britain during the Bronze Age period, roughly 2200 to 700 BCE. Such monuments typically contained inhumation burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of their interred occupants. The barrow's survival as an upstanding earthwork demonstrates its enduring archaeological significance for understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the Midlands region.

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 monument 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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