Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 610m south west of Springhill Cottage

Bowl barrow 610m south west of Springhill Cottage

England
List entry 1017334
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 610m south west of Springhill Cottage is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Shropshire. The monument takes the form of a circular earthwork typical of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type constructed during the Bronze Age across Britain. Such barrows served as burial places, often containing inhumed or cremated remains accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of their depositors. The site's survival as an earthwork preserves evidence of Bronze Age mortuary practices and settlement patterns in the Shropshire landscape.

Bowl barrow 610m south west of Springhill Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017334. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 610m south west of Springhill Cottage?

Bowl barrow 610m south west of Springhill Cottage is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017334.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 610m south west of Springhill Cottage?

Bowl barrow 610m south west of Springhill Cottage 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 1017334.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 610m south west of Springhill Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: section 650m east of Cwm-sanaham (4.7 km), Cnwclas Castle (5.1 km), Bowl barrow 300m south of Skyborry (5.9 km).

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