Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow in Swynnerton Park

Bowl barrow in Swynnerton Park

England
List entry 1009314
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow in Swynnerton Park is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Staffordshire. The barrow takes the form of a simple mound with a circular ground plan, characteristic of bowl barrows constructed during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments served as burial sites and represent significant evidence of burial practices and social organisation among Bronze Age communities in the English Midlands. The barrow survives as a scheduled ancient monument, preserving archaeological remains that contribute to understanding of prehistoric settlement and ceremonial activity in the region.

Bowl barrow in Swynnerton Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009314. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow in Swynnerton Park?

Bowl barrow in Swynnerton Park is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009314.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow in Swynnerton Park?

Bowl barrow in Swynnerton 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 1009314.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Saxon's Lowe, Tittensor Common (3.2 km), Multivallate hillfort at Bury Bank (3.6 km), Eccleshall Castle (5.9 km).

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