Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 60m south east of Petton parish church

Bowl barrow 60m south east of Petton parish church

England
List entry 1016826
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 60m south east of Petton parish church is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Shropshire. The barrow takes the form of a circular mound of earth and stone, characteristic of burial practices during the Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows of this type typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and represent significant investment in funerary commemoration by Bronze Age communities. This example survives as a substantial earthwork feature within the Shropshire landscape and contributes to the archaeological record of prehistoric settlement and ritual practice in the region.

Bowl barrow 60m south east of Petton parish church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016826. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 60m south east of Petton parish church?

Bowl barrow 60m south east of Petton parish church is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016826.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 60m south east of Petton parish church?

Bowl barrow 60m south east of Petton parish church 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 1016826.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 60m south east of Petton parish church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow cemetery and parts of a field system 500m west of Whitmore House (4.9 km), Churchyard cross, St John the Baptist's Church (6.2 km), Tower keep castle immediately west of St John the Baptist's Church (6.2 km).

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