Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 70m south of Iron Hill

Bowl barrow 70m south of Iron Hill

England
List entry 1011517
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 70m south of Iron Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland, England. The barrow consists of a circular mound characteristic of bowl barrow form, a burial type common throughout the British Isles during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of prehistoric communities. The site's survival and scheduling as a nationally important heritage asset reflects its archaeological significance in understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the Lake District uplands.

Bowl barrow 70m south of Iron Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011517. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 70m south of Iron Hill?

Bowl barrow 70m south of Iron Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011517.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 70m south of Iron Hill?

Bowl barrow 70m south of Iron Hill 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 1011517.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 70m south of Iron Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 35m east of summit of Long Scar Pike (3.9 km), Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary on Hazel Moor and two medieval shielings (4 km), Round cairn on Howenook Pike (4.9 km).

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