Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 50m west of summit of Musden Low

Bowl barrow 50m west of summit of Musden Low

England
List entry 1010388
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 50m west of summit of Musden Low is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Staffordshire. The barrow takes the form of a simple earthen mound characteristic of funerary practice during the Bronze Age period, when such structures were commonly constructed as burial places for individuals of social standing. Its position on the high ground of Musden Low, within a landscape that contains other prehistoric monuments, reflects the significance of prominent topographical locations for ceremonial and burial purposes in antiquity. The monument survives as an archaeological resource documenting Bronze Age mortuary practices and settlement patterns in the Staffordshire region.

Bowl barrow 50m west of summit of Musden Low is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010388. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 50m west of summit of Musden Low?

Bowl barrow 50m west of summit of Musden Low is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010388.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 50m west of summit of Musden Low?

Bowl barrow 50m west of summit of Musden Low 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 1010388.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 50m west of summit of Musden Low?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mayfield strip lynchets (5.5 km), Bowl barrow 440m north of Banks Farm (5.5 km), Row Low bowl barrow (6.2 km).

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