Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Arbour Hill

Bowl barrow on Arbour Hill

England
List entry 1010128
Nation
England
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Arbour Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Staffordshire. The monument takes the form of a simple hemispherical or bowl-shaped earthwork, a characteristic form of funerary monument common throughout Britain during the Bronze Age period. The barrow survives as a significant archaeological feature within the Staffordshire landscape, representing evidence of Bronze Age mortuary practices and settlement patterns in the region. Such monuments typically contained inhumed or cremated remains, often accompanied by grave goods, though the specific contents of this particular barrow are not well documented in the readily available scholarly record.

Bowl barrow on Arbour Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010128. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Arbour Hill?

Bowl barrow on Arbour Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010128.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Arbour Hill?

Bowl barrow on Arbour Hill 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 1010128.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Arbour Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Weaver Hills 600m south of Weaver Farm (5.9 km), Bowl barrow 440m north of Banks Farm (7.1 km), Mayfield strip lynchets (7.5 km).

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