Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 500m north-west of Sturmer Hall

Bowl barrow 500m north-west of Sturmer Hall

England
List entry 1008189
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 500m north-west of Sturmer Hall is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Essex. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of the bowl barrow form, a funerary monument type prevalent in Britain during the Bronze Age period. Such barrows typically enclosed cremated or inhumed burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for ancestral commemoration within their local communities. The barrow survives as an upstanding earthwork, representing an important archaeological record of Bronze Age mortuary practices in Essex.

Bowl barrow 500m north-west of Sturmer Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008189. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 500m north-west of Sturmer Hall?

Bowl barrow 500m north-west of Sturmer Hall is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008189.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 500m north-west of Sturmer Hall?

Bowl barrow 500m north-west of Sturmer 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 1008189.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 500m north-west of Sturmer Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Whitley House moated site (4.4 km), Latchley's Farm moated site and fishponds (5 km), Helions moated site (5.2 km).

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