Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow at Sutton Cheney

Bowl barrow at Sutton Cheney

England
List entry 1010199
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow at Sutton Cheney is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Leicestershire. The site consists of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common form of burial structure erected during the Bronze Age in Britain. Such monuments typically served as burial places for high-status individuals and were often constructed over cremated or inhumed remains, frequently accompanied by grave goods. The barrow at Sutton Cheney represents an important survival of this widespread funerary tradition and contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in the East Midlands region.

Bowl barrow at Sutton Cheney is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010199. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow at Sutton Cheney?

Bowl barrow at Sutton Cheney is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010199.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow at Sutton Cheney?

Bowl barrow at Sutton Cheney 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 1010199.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow at Sutton Cheney?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ambion deserted medieval village (1.3 km), Moated site at Stapleton (2.6 km), Dovecote immediately west of Shenton Hall (2.7 km).

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