Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Wildmoor, 200m north-east of the Shooting Box.

Bowl barrow on Wildmoor, 200m north-east of the Shooting Box.

England
List entry 1007340
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Wildmoor, 200 metres north-east of the Shooting Box, is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Shropshire. The barrow consists of a circular earthen mound characteristic of the bowl barrow type, a funerary monument form prevalent across Britain during the Bronze Age, typically dating from the second millennium BC. Such monuments frequently contained burials, whether inhumed or cremated, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of contemporary communities. The site's survival and scheduled status testify to its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric settlement and burial practices in the region.

Bowl barrow on Wildmoor, 200m north-east of the Shooting Box. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007340. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Wildmoor, 200m north-east of the Shooting Box.?

Bowl barrow on Wildmoor, 200 metres north-east of the Shooting Box, is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007340.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Wildmoor, 200m north-east of the Shooting Box.?

Bowl barrow on Wildmoor, 200m north-east of the Shooting Box. 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 1007340.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Wildmoor, 200m north-east of the Shooting Box.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Prior's Holt Hill. (5.4 km), Bowl barrow 80m north-west of OS trig pillar on Synald's Knoll. (5.6 km), Botley Stone, a ring cairn on Churchmoor Hill, 600m north-west of Churchmoor Farm. (6.2 km).

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