Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 70m north-west of The Boxes

Bowl barrow 70m north-west of The Boxes

England
List entry 1009409
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 70m north-west of The Boxes is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Staffordshire, England. The site comprises a circular mound characteristic of bowl barrow construction, a common funerary monument type across Britain during the Bronze Age period. Such barrows typically contained single or multiple inhumations and served as focal points for ritual and burial practices within their contemporary landscapes. The monument's survival to the present day, despite agricultural use of the surrounding land, makes it an important archaeological record of Bronze Age mortuary custom and settlement patterns in the region.

Bowl barrow 70m north-west of The Boxes is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009409. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 70m north-west of The Boxes?

Bowl barrow 70m north-west of The Boxes is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Staffordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009409.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 70m north-west of The Boxes?

Bowl barrow 70m north-west of The Boxes 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 1009409.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 70m north-west of The Boxes?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ellastone Bridge (1.9 km), Cross in Rocester churchyard (4.9 km), Site of Rocester Abbey and part of Roman town (5 km).

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