Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 500m north of The Oak Farm

Bowl barrow 500m north of The Oak Farm

England
List entry 1010314
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 500m north of The Oak Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Shropshire, England. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrow form, a common funerary monument type erected during the Bronze Age period. Such barrows typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of the interred individual. The survival of this barrow as an upstanding earthwork contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practice in the region.

Bowl barrow 500m north of The Oak Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010314. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 500m north of The Oak Farm?

Bowl barrow 500m north of The Oak Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Shropshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010314.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 500m north of The Oak Farm?

Bowl barrow 500m north of The Oak 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 1010314.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 500m north of The Oak Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: section 400m north and 170m east of Selley Hall (5.7 km), Offa's Dyke: section 90m south of Brynorgan (6 km), Offa's Dyke: section 650m east of Cwm-sanaham (6.7 km).

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