Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 640m north west of Lower Darnford

Bowl barrow 640m north west of Lower Darnford

England
List entry 1016660
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 640m north west of Lower Darnford is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Shropshire. The barrow survives as a circular earthen mound, characteristic of bowl barrow form, and represents a burial practice widespread across Britain during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained inhumed or cremated remains, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for Bronze Age communities. The site's survival and scheduled status reflect its importance as evidence for prehistoric burial custom and settlement patterns in the Shropshire landscape.

Bowl barrow 640m north west of Lower Darnford is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016660. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 640m north west of Lower Darnford?

Bowl barrow 640m north west of Lower Darnford is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016660.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 640m north west of Lower Darnford?

Bowl barrow 640m north west of Lower Darnford 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 1016660.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 640m north west of Lower Darnford?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Synald's Knoll, 1000m south of the Midland Gliding clubhouse. (7.7 km), Motte castle 80m north east of Home Farm (7.8 km), Two conjoined ring cairns on Synald's Knoll, 140m north-west of OS trig pillar. (7.9 km).

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