Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Archford Moor

Bowl barrow on Archford Moor

England
List entry 1009645
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Archford Moor is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Staffordshire. The barrow takes the form of a circular mound with a distinctive bowl-shaped profile, a characteristic feature of Bronze Age funerary architecture in the English Midlands. The monument dates to the second millennium before the common era, representing a period when such earthen mounds served as focal points for communal burial practices and territorial marking within prehistoric societies. The site's survival and scheduled status reflect its archaeological significance as evidence of early metal-age settlement patterns and mortuary customs in the region.

Bowl barrow on Archford Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009645. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Archford Moor?

Bowl barrow on Archford Moor is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009645.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Archford Moor?

Bowl barrow on Archford Moor 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 1009645.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Archford Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 230m west of summit of Musden Low (8.7 km), Bowl barrow 50m west of summit of Musden Low (8.8 km), Bowl barrow on summit of Musden Low (8.8 km).

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