Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 80m east of Scarside Plantation

Bowl barrow 80m east of Scarside Plantation

England
List entry 1007410
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 80m east of Scarside Plantation is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland, England. The site consists of a simple bowl-shaped earthwork, a common burial form characteristic of the Bronze Age period when such mounds were constructed across upland areas of northern England. The barrow is situated in open moorland terrain typical of Westmorland's archaeological landscape, which contains numerous examples of prehistoric burial monuments. As a scheduled monument, this barrow contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age funerary practices in the English Lake District and surrounding uplands.

Bowl barrow 80m east of Scarside Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007410. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 80m east of Scarside Plantation?

Bowl barrow 80m east of Scarside Plantation is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007410.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 80m east of Scarside Plantation?

Bowl barrow 80m east of Scarside Plantation 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 1007410.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 80m east of Scarside Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Shap Premonstratensian Abbey, including the precinct wall, abbey mill and mill race, and two fishponds (4.6 km), Skellaw Hill bowl barrow (4.8 km), Medieval dyke system and shieling west of Shap Abbey (4.8 km).

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