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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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 70m south of church of St Michael is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Nottinghamshire. The site comprises a distinctive bowl-shaped mound characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices in England, dating to approximately 2000-1500 BCE. Such barrows typically contained inhumation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for ceremonial activity within their communities. The monument's proximity to St Michael's church indicates its enduring significance within the local landscape, though later medieval ecclesiastical development may have affected its original form.

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 Bronze Age funerary monument located 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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