Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 550m south east of Milton Cross

Bowl barrow 550m south east of Milton Cross

England
List entry 1014895
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 550m south east of Milton Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Herefordshire. The barrow takes the form of a simple earthen mound characteristic of single inhumation burials dating to the Bronze Age period. Such bowl barrows represent one of the most common types of burial monument across the English landscape and typically contained a central grave deposit beneath an earth mound, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status of the deceased. The monument survives as an upstanding feature in the landscape and remains of archaeological interest as evidence of Bronze Age mortuary practice and settlement patterns in the region.

Bowl barrow 550m south east of Milton Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014895. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 550m south east of Milton Cross?

Bowl barrow 550m south east of Milton Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014895.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 550m south east of Milton Cross?

Bowl barrow 550m south east of Milton Cross 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 1014895.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 550m south east of Milton Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dovecote at Luntley Court (4.6 km), Moated mound S of church (6.5 km), Offa's Dyke: the section E of Garden Wood, extending SE 85yds (80m) (7.4 km).

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