Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Toot Hill

Bowl barrow on Toot Hill

England
List entry 1008710
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Toot Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Staffordshire. The monument survives as a distinctive rounded earthwork typical of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type constructed during the Bronze Age period. Its inclusion on the National Heritage List for England reflects its archaeological significance as a surviving example of prehistoric burial practice in the region. The barrow's preservation on Toot Hill makes it an important monument for understanding Bronze Age settlement and ceremonial activity in Staffordshire.

Bowl barrow on Toot Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008710. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Toot Hill?

Bowl barrow on Toot Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008710.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Toot Hill?

Bowl barrow on Toot Hill 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 1008710.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Toot Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Thorntree House moated site (2.2 km), Hodge Lane Manor, a moated site with fishponds and associated closes (2.5 km), Dove Bridge See also DERBYSHIRE 56 (2.7 km).

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