Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 50m north-west of Thorswood Plantation

Bowl barrow 50m north-west of Thorswood Plantation

England
List entry 1010712
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 50m north-west of Thorswood Plantation is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Staffordshire. The barrow takes the form of a simple earthen mound with a bowl-shaped profile, a characteristic feature of funerary structures constructed during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained inhumed or cremated remains deposited within a central grave or burial chamber. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under the National Heritage List for England, reflecting its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age burial practices in the Midlands region.

Bowl barrow 50m north-west of Thorswood Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010712. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 50m north-west of Thorswood Plantation?

Bowl barrow 50m north-west of Thorswood Plantation is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010712.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 50m north-west of Thorswood Plantation?

Bowl barrow 50m north-west of Thorswood Plantation 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 1010712.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 50m north-west of Thorswood Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Marlpit Lane bowl barrow (4.2 km), Ellastone Bridge (4.9 km), Bunbury hillfort: a univallate hillfort south west of Alton Towers (5.8 km).

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