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
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 50m west of summit of Musden Low is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Staffordshire. The barrow survives as a bowl-shaped earthwork of modest proportions, characteristic of burial mounds constructed during the prehistoric period. Its location near the summit of Musden Low places it within an area of significant archaeological interest, as multiple prehistoric monuments cluster in this landscape. The monument remains a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its recognised historical and archaeological importance to understanding prehistoric burial practices in the Midlands 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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Questions & answers

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

Bowl barrow 50m west of summit of Musden Low is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary 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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