Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Shere Heath

Bowl barrow on Shere Heath

England
List entry 1017613
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Shere Heath is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Surrey, England. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common form of funerary monument dating to the Bronze Age period. Such barrows typically contained cremated or inhumed remains within a central burial chamber or pit, often accompanied by grave goods. The site represents an important example of prehistoric burial practice on the Surrey heathlands, which supported settlement and ritual activity during the Bronze Age.

Bowl barrow on Shere Heath is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017613. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Shere Heath?

Bowl barrow on Shere Heath is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Surrey, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017613.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Shere Heath?

Bowl barrow on Shere Heath 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 1017613.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Shere Heath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British temple and enclosure on Farley Heath (2.8 km), Bowl barrow at Newlands Corner (3.4 km), Romano-British villa 120m east of Abinger Hall Stables (3.6 km).

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