Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow in Swynnerton Park

Bowl barrow in Swynnerton Park

England
List entry 1009314
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow in Swynnerton Park is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Staffordshire. The barrow survives as an earthwork consisting of a raised circular mound characteristic of bowl barrow construction, a common funerary form throughout Bronze Age Britain. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, though the specific contents of this particular barrow are not well documented in readily available sources. The site represents an important survival of prehistoric funerary practice in the region and remains of archaeological significance as a scheduled ancient monument.

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 burial 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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