Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on southern edge of Dunseal Wood, 450m NNW of Kerry's Gate

Bowl barrow on southern edge of Dunseal Wood, 450m NNW of Kerry's Gate

England
List entry 1014110
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on southern edge of Dunseal Wood, 450m NNW of Kerry's Gate is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Herefordshire. The monument consists of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrows, which served as burial sites during the Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows of this type typically date from the second millennium BC and represent one of the principal forms of monumental burial practice during this era. The barrow's survival on the southern edge of Dunseal Wood indicates its preservation within a woodland landscape, contributing to the archaeological record of Bronze Age mortuary practices in the region.

Bowl barrow on southern edge of Dunseal Wood, 450m NNW of Kerry's Gate is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014110. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on southern edge of Dunseal Wood, 450m NNW of Kerry's Gate?

Bowl barrow on southern edge of Dunseal Wood, 450m NNW of Kerry's Gate is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014110.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on southern edge of Dunseal Wood, 450m NNW of Kerry's Gate?

Bowl barrow on southern edge of Dunseal Wood, 450m NNW of Kerry's Gate 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 1014110.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on southern edge of Dunseal Wood, 450m NNW of Kerry's Gate?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte and bailey castle and alien priory immediately south of Castle Lands (5.1 km), Castle mound W of Court Farm (6.8 km), Motte castle 280m south of New Buildings Farm (7.5 km).

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