Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Arpinge Range

Bowl barrow on Arpinge Range

England
List entry 1009009
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Arpinge Range is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Kent. The monument consists of a circular earthwork typical of bowl barrow construction, a form of funerary monument widespread across southern England during the Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows of this type were raised over cremation or inhumation burials and often contained grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of their interred individuals. The Arpinge Range barrow represents an important element of the Bronze Age ceremonial and funerary landscape of the Kent Downs region.

Bowl barrow on Arpinge Range is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009009. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Arpinge Range?

Bowl barrow on Arpinge Range is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009009.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Arpinge Range?

Bowl barrow on Arpinge Range 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 1009009.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Arpinge Range?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Royal Military Canal, Seabrook Lodge Bridge to Seabrook Sluice (3.7 km), Royal Military Canal, Twiss Road Bridge to Seabrook Lodge Bridge (3.9 km), Royal Military Canal, Town Bridge to Twiss Road Bridge (4.4 km).

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