Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow at north-west end of Gratton Hill

Bowl barrow at north-west end of Gratton Hill

England
List entry 1009524
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow at north-west end of Gratton Hill is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Staffordshire. The barrow takes the form of a low earthwork mound with a bowl-shaped profile, a common burial structure type of the prehistoric periods. The monument survives as an upstanding feature within the landscape, though like many barrows it has been subject to degradation and disturbance over the centuries. Its presence contributes to the archaeological record of prehistoric burial practices in the Midlands region.

Bowl barrow at north-west end of Gratton Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009524. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow at north-west end of Gratton Hill?

Bowl barrow at north-west end of Gratton Hill is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009524.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow at north-west end of Gratton Hill?

Bowl barrow at north-west end of Gratton 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 1009524.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow at north-west end of Gratton Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Low bowl barrow (7.9 km), Bowl barrow 510m north of Latham Hall (7.9 km), Bowl barrow 380m south-west of Blore Church (8 km).

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