Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on summit of Bodbury Hill, 100m north-east of Bodbury Ring

Bowl barrow on summit of Bodbury Hill, 100m north-east of Bodbury Ring

England
List entry 1007695
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on summit of Bodbury Hill is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument situated on high ground in Shropshire, approximately one hundred metres north-east of Bodbury Ring. The barrow takes the form of a simple earthwork mound characteristic of prehistoric funerary practice in the British Isles, with a bowl-shaped profile that distinguishes it from more complex barrow types. Its position on the summit of Bodbury Hill suggests deliberate placement on elevated terrain, a common feature of Bronze Age burial sites that would have made the monument visually prominent in the surrounding landscape. The barrow remains a significant record of prehistoric settlement and burial practices in the region, contributing to understanding of the archaeological character of this area of Shropshire.

Bowl barrow on summit of Bodbury Hill, 100m north-east of Bodbury Ring is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007695. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on summit of Bodbury Hill, 100m north-east of Bodbury Ring?

Bowl barrow on summit of Bodbury Hill is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument situated on high ground in Shropshire, approximately one hundred metres north-east of Bodbury Ring. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007695.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on summit of Bodbury Hill, 100m north-east of Bodbury Ring?

Bowl barrow on summit of Bodbury Hill, 100m north-east of Bodbury Ring 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 1007695.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on summit of Bodbury Hill, 100m north-east of Bodbury Ring?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa 200yds (180m) N of Acton Scott Hall (5.3 km), Roman road at Marshbrook (5.4 km), Bowl barrow on Prior's Holt Hill. (5.7 km).

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