Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Old Field, 620m ESE of Ludlow golf course club house

Bowl barrow on Old Field, 620m ESE of Ludlow golf course club house

England
List entry 1007710
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Old Field is a Bronze Age burial mound located in the countryside southeast of Ludlow in Shropshire. The monument takes the form of a circular earthwork, characteristic of bowl barrows of the Bronze Age period, and represents a funerary monument typical of the early second millennium BC. Such barrows were constructed as burial places for elite or high-status individuals, often containing cremated or inhumed remains along with grave goods. The site's survival to the present day contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and ritual practice in the Ludlow region and the broader Welsh Marches.

Bowl barrow on Old Field, 620m ESE of Ludlow golf course club house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007710. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Old Field, 620m ESE of Ludlow golf course club house?

Bowl barrow on Old Field is a Bronze Age burial mound located in the countryside southeast of Ludlow in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007710.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Old Field, 620m ESE of Ludlow golf course club house?

Bowl barrow on Old Field, 620m ESE of Ludlow golf course club house 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 1007710.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Old Field, 620m ESE of Ludlow golf course club house?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bromfield moated grange (1.7 km), Ludlow Castle (3.2 km), Town walls (3.2 km).

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