Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow in Carden Park

Bowl barrow in Carden Park

England
List entry 1011142
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow in Carden Park is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cheshire, England. The site consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary structure of the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically comprise a central burial pit surrounded by a low circular mound, and would originally have contained inhumation or cremation burials accompanied by grave goods. The barrow's survival as an upstanding earthwork makes it an important archaeological record of Bronze Age funerary practice in the North West of England.

Bowl barrow in Carden Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011142. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow in Carden Park?

Bowl barrow in Carden Park is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cheshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011142.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow in Carden Park?

Bowl barrow in Carden Park 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 1011142.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow in Carden Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing cross in St Mary's churchyard (3 km), Shocklach Castle motte and moated enclosure (3.9 km), Standing cross in St Edith's churchyard (4.6 km).

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