Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 540m north-east of Beechenhill

Bowl barrow 540m north-east of Beechenhill

England
List entry 1009342
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 540m north-east of Beechenhill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Staffordshire. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound characteristic of burial structures erected during the Bronze Age, when such monuments served as repositories for elite or significant individuals within their communities. Its designation as a scheduled monument recognises its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric settlement and burial practices in the region. The precise dating and excavation history of this particular barrow would require reference to archaeological records held by the relevant heritage authorities, though its form and location are consistent with other Bronze Age monuments in Staffordshire.

Bowl barrow 540m north-east of Beechenhill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009342. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 540m north-east of Beechenhill?

Bowl barrow 540m north-east of Beechenhill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009342.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 540m north-east of Beechenhill?

Bowl barrow 540m north-east of Beechenhill 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 1009342.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 540m north-east of Beechenhill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mayfield strip lynchets (7.3 km), Bowl barrow on Weaver Hills 600m south of Weaver Farm (7.5 km), Bowl barrow on Weaver Hills 570m south of Weaver Farm (7.5 km).

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