Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow in Swythamley Park

Bowl barrow in Swythamley Park

England
List entry 1009344
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow in Swythamley Park is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Staffordshire. The monument takes the form of a simple rounded earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type constructed during the Bronze Age period. The barrow is situated within the grounds of Swythamley Park and remains a notable example of prehistoric burial practice in the region. As a scheduled monument, it is protected under English heritage legislation and contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age activity in Staffordshire.

Bowl barrow in Swythamley Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009344. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow in Swythamley Park?

Bowl barrow in Swythamley Park is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009344.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow in Swythamley Park?

Bowl barrow in Swythamley 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 1009344.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 110m south west of Bartomley Farm (0.9 km), Cleulow Cross high cross, 200m north of Fourways (3 km), The Bullstones bowl barrow (3 km).

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