Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 70m south of church of St Michael

Bowl barrow 70m south of church of St Michael

England
List entry 1017740
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 70m south of church of St Michael is a prehistoric burial mound located near the parish church in Nottinghamshire. The monument is a bowl barrow, a characteristic funerary structure of the Bronze Age consisting of an earthen mound raised over an inhumation or cremation burial. Such barrows typically date from the second millennium BC and represent an important category of ritual monument that reflects the social hierarchies and burial practices of Bronze Age communities in Britain. The barrow's proximity to the medieval church suggests continuity of ceremonial significance at this location across widely separated historical periods.

Bowl barrow 70m south of church of St Michael is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017740. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 70m south of church of St Michael?

Bowl barrow 70m south of church of St Michael is a prehistoric burial mound located near the parish church in Nottinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017740.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 70m south of church of St Michael?

Bowl barrow 70m south of church of St Michael 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 1017740.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 70m south of church of St Michael?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross in St Michael's churchyard (0.1 km), Fishponds 220m south west of St Michael's Church (0.2 km), Motte and bailey castle and associated medieval and post-medieval manorial remains, including six fishponds (0.7 km).

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