Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow immediately south of Long Meadow Farm

Bowl barrow immediately south of Long Meadow Farm

England
List entry 1021315
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow immediately south of Long Meadow Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northamptonshire. The barrow survives as a circular earthwork, characteristic of the bowl barrow type, which represents a common form of burial mound constructed during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and functioned as focal points within prehistoric landscapes. The site's designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the East Midlands region.

Bowl barrow immediately south of Long Meadow Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021315. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow immediately south of Long Meadow Farm?

Bowl barrow immediately south of Long Meadow Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021315.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow immediately south of Long Meadow Farm?

Bowl barrow immediately south of Long Meadow Farm 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 1021315.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow immediately south of Long Meadow Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Peterborough Cathedral Precincts, including Table Hall and Infirmary Arcade (8 km), Longthorpe village cross (8.1 km), Longthorpe Tower: part of a medieval fortified house 90m west of St Botolph's Church (8.1 km).

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