Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Marten Hill

Bowl barrow on Marten Hill

England
List entry 1009647
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Marten Hill is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Staffordshire, England. The barrow takes the form of a rounded earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary type constructed during the Bronze Age period. As a scheduled monument, it represents an important archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the region. The monument survives as an earthwork feature within the landscape, preserving evidence of prehistoric ritual and commemoration.

Bowl barrow on Marten Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009647. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Marten Hill?

Bowl barrow on Marten Hill is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Staffordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009647.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Marten Hill?

Bowl barrow on Marten 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 1009647.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Row Low bowl barrow (3.6 km), Bowl barrow 70m north-west of The Boxes (4 km), Calwich Low bowl barrow (4.2 km).

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