Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 550m south east of Milton Cross

Bowl barrow 550m south east of Milton Cross

England
List entry 1014895
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 550m south east of Milton Cross is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Herefordshire. The monument survives as a rounded earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common form of elite burial architecture constructed during the Bronze Age across southern Britain. Such barrows typically contained inhumed or cremated remains, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status of the deceased. The survival of this example contributes to the archaeological evidence for Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in the county.

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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Questions & answers

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

Bowl barrow 550m south east of Milton Cross is a Bronze Age burial mound 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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