Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 810m north-west of Rushley Bridge

Bowl barrow 810m north-west of Rushley Bridge

England
List entry 1009556
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 810m north-west of Rushley Bridge is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Staffordshire. The monument consists of a simple hemispherical earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type erected during the Bronze Age period. Such barrows typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods that reflected the status of the deceased. This particular barrow forms part of the broader Bronze Age funerary landscape of the region and remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric burial practices in Staffordshire.

Bowl barrow 810m north-west of Rushley Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009556. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 810m north-west of Rushley Bridge?

Bowl barrow 810m north-west of Rushley Bridge is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009556.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 810m north-west of Rushley Bridge?

Bowl barrow 810m north-west of Rushley Bridge 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 1009556.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 810m north-west of Rushley Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mayfield strip lynchets (7.1 km), Bowl barrow 440m north of Banks Farm (7.4 km), Row Low bowl barrow (8.2 km).

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