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 located in Staffordshire. The barrow takes the form of a circular earthen mound, characteristic of bowl barrows constructed during the Neolithic and Early Bronze Age periods across Britain. Such monuments served as burial sites and would have been significant ritual and ceremonial features within the Bronze Age landscape. The barrow's survival and scheduling as a designated heritage monument reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric settlement and funerary practices in the Staffordshire 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 located 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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