Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow at St Thomas's Trees

Bowl barrow at St Thomas's Trees

England
List entry 1008721
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow at St Thomas's Trees is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Staffordshire. The site comprises a circular earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrow construction, a common burial form in Britain during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for Bronze Age communities. The barrow's survival to the present day as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age mortuary practice and settlement patterns in the region.

Bowl barrow at St Thomas's Trees is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008721. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow at St Thomas's Trees?

Bowl barrow at St Thomas's Trees is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008721.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow at St Thomas's Trees?

Bowl barrow at St Thomas's Trees 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 1008721.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow at St Thomas's Trees?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Paynsley Hall moated site and outer enclosure (5.3 km), Bowl Barrow 280m ESE of Hall Green House (6.2 km), Simfields moated site. (6.4 km).

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