Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow east of the Knolls

Bowl barrow east of the Knolls

England
List entry 1020355
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow east of the Knolls is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial mound located in Bedfordshire. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type in prehistoric Britain. Such barrows typically contained inhumation burials and often served as focal points for community ritual and commemoration over extended periods. The site's survival as an upstanding earthwork contributes to understanding the distribution and character of prehistoric burial practices across the county.

Bowl barrow east of the Knolls is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020355. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow east of the Knolls?

Bowl barrow east of the Knolls is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial mound located in Bedfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020355.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow east of the Knolls?

Bowl barrow east of the Knolls 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 1020355.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow east of the Knolls?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ascott House: remains of 16th and 17th century mansion, formal gardens and warren (5.8 km), Castle Hill, a motte and bailey castle 900m NNE of All Saint's Church (5.9 km), Warren Knoll: a motte castle reused as a warren (6.2 km).

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