Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 70m west of Lyvennet Beck

Bowl barrow 70m west of Lyvennet Beck

England
List entry 1007588
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 70m west of Lyvennet Beck is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Westmorland. The barrow takes the form of a circular earthwork characteristic of the bowl barrow type, which typically consists of a raised mound of earth and stone covering a central burial or cremation deposit. The site dates to the Bronze Age period, when such monuments were constructed across northern England as enduring markers of burial places and territorial significance. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important surviving example of prehistoric funerary practice in the region.

Bowl barrow 70m west of Lyvennet Beck is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007588. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 70m west of Lyvennet Beck?

Bowl barrow 70m west of Lyvennet Beck is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Westmorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007588.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 70m west of Lyvennet Beck?

Bowl barrow 70m west of Lyvennet Beck 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 1007588.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 70m west of Lyvennet Beck?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary on Hazel Moor and two medieval shielings (6.7 km), Round cairn 670m north-east of summit of Long Scar Pike (6.8 km), Round cairn 35m east of summit of Long Scar Pike (7.4 km).

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