Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Wickerslack Moor

Bowl barrow on Wickerslack Moor

England
List entry 1007577
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Wickerslack Moor is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland in the English Lake District. The barrow takes the form of a circular earthen mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common burial form throughout Bronze Age Britain. Such monuments typically enclosed cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as territorial markers within the prehistoric landscape. The barrow's survival on the moorland reflects the preservation conditions afforded by upland terrain, where agriculture and development have been limited.

Bowl barrow on Wickerslack Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007577. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Wickerslack Moor?

Bowl barrow on Wickerslack Moor is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland in the English Lake District. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007577.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Wickerslack Moor?

Bowl barrow on Wickerslack Moor 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 1007577.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Wickerslack Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 670m north-east of summit of Long Scar Pike (4.2 km), Medieval dyke: part of deer park boundary on Hazel Moor and two medieval shielings (4.7 km), Round cairn 35m east of summit of Long Scar Pike (4.7 km).

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