Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow east of Bunster Hill

Bowl barrow east of Bunster Hill

England
List entry 1008960
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow east of Bunster Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Staffordshire. The site consists of a round mound characteristic of bowl barrows, the most common form of burial mound constructed during the Bronze Age in Britain. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflective of the period's material culture. The barrow's survival and archaeological recording contribute to understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the Staffordshire uplands.

Bowl barrow east of Bunster Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008960. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow east of Bunster Hill?

Bowl barrow east of Bunster Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008960.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow east of Bunster Hill?

Bowl barrow east of Bunster 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 1008960.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow east of Bunster Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Row Low bowl barrow (7.5 km), Bowl barrow 70m north-west of The Boxes (7.9 km), Tinker's Inn bowl barrow, north (7.9 km).

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