Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow near Highfields Mine, south-west of Stanshope

Bowl barrow near Highfields Mine, south-west of Stanshope

England
List entry 1010123
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow near Highfields Mine is a Bronze Age funerary monument located south-west of Stanshope in Staffordshire. The barrow represents a characteristic form of burial mound constructed during the Bronze Age, when such earthworks served as prominent markers in the landscape for elite or important community members. The monument survives as an earthwork feature, though its precise dimensions and state of preservation are subject to archaeological assessment. As a scheduled ancient monument, it forms part of the important archaeological heritage of the Staffordshire uplands and contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in the region.

Bowl barrow near Highfields Mine, south-west of Stanshope is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010123. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow near Highfields Mine, south-west of Stanshope?

Bowl barrow near Highfields Mine is a Bronze Age funerary monument located south-west of Stanshope in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010123.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow near Highfields Mine, south-west of Stanshope?

Bowl barrow near Highfields Mine, south-west of Stanshope 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 1010123.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow near Highfields Mine, south-west of Stanshope?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Over Low bowl barrow (7.3 km), Bowl barrow on Weaver Hills 550m south of Weaver Farm (7.6 km), Bowl barrow on Weaver Hills 600m south of Weaver Farm (7.7 km).

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