Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow in Lowndes Park, known as the `Rolling Pin'

Bowl barrow in Lowndes Park, known as the `Rolling Pin'

England
List entry 1013931
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow in Lowndes Park, known as the Rolling Pin, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Buckinghamshire. The barrow survives as a prominent earthwork of rounded dome-like form characteristic of bowl barrows, a common burial mound type in prehistoric Britain. Its vernacular name, the Rolling Pin, reflects the distinctive cylindrical appearance of the mound when viewed from certain angles. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England as a scheduled ancient monument, testifying to its archaeological and historical importance as evidence of early burial practices and settlement patterns in the region.

Bowl barrow in Lowndes Park, known as the `Rolling Pin' is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013931. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow in Lowndes Park, known as the `Rolling Pin'?

Bowl barrow in Lowndes Park, known as the Rolling Pin, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Buckinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013931.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow in Lowndes Park, known as the `Rolling Pin'?

Bowl barrow in Lowndes Park, known as the `Rolling Pin' 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 1013931.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow in Lowndes Park, known as the `Rolling Pin'?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site immediately north west of Little Pednor Farm (3.1 km), Castle Tower: a motte and bailey castle 100m north of Hill House (3.5 km), Moated site and enclosures at Redding Wick (3.8 km).

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