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 mound located in Cheshire, England. The monument consists of a circular earthwork typical of bowl barrow form, constructed during the Bronze Age as a funerary monument for elite or significant individuals of the period. The barrow survives as an upstanding earthwork within the landscaped grounds of Carden Park and retains archaeological potential for understanding Bronze Age burial practices and social organisation in this region of north-west England. Such monuments are among the most visible and common forms of prehistoric burial architecture in Britain, representing a substantial investment of labour and reflecting the status of the deceased.

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 mound 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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