Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow in Millpond Wood

Bowl barrow in Millpond Wood

England
List entry 1008015
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow in Millpond Wood is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Kent, England. The site consists of a circular mound characteristic of bowl barrows, which were common burial structures constructed during the Bronze Age across southern Britain. Bowl barrows typically comprised a central grave or graves surrounded by an earthen mound, serving as monuments to commemorate the deceased and mark territories of Bronze Age communities. As an officially designated ancient monument, this barrow contributes to understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the Kentish landscape.

Bowl barrow in Millpond Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008015. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow in Millpond Wood?

Bowl barrow in Millpond Wood is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Kent, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008015.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow in Millpond Wood?

Bowl barrow in Millpond Wood 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 1008015.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow in Millpond Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Otford Roman villa (2.6 km), Milestone on Pilgrim's Way (2.6 km), St Thomas a Becket's Well (2.7 km).

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