Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on summit of Musden Low

Bowl barrow on summit of Musden Low

England
List entry 1010383
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on summit of Musden Low is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Staffordshire. The barrow takes the form of a distinctive dome-shaped earthwork, characteristic of Bronze Age funerary architecture in the Midlands region. It is situated prominently on the summit of Musden Low, which would have made it a visually significant landmark in the prehistoric landscape. The monument represents an important example of Bronze Age burial practice and contributes to the archaeological understanding of settlement and ritual activity in Staffordshire during the second millennium BCE.

Bowl barrow on summit of Musden Low is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010383. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on summit of Musden Low?

Bowl barrow on summit of Musden Low is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010383.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on summit of Musden Low?

Bowl barrow on summit of Musden Low 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 1010383.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on summit of Musden Low?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mayfield strip lynchets (5.4 km), Bowl barrow 440m north of Banks Farm (5.5 km), Row Low bowl barrow (6.2 km).

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