Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow: one of two round barrows on Pen Hills

Bowl barrow: one of two round barrows on Pen Hills

England
List entry 1010430
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age round barrow located on Pen Hills in Hertfordshire. The monument forms part of a pair of round barrows situated on this ridge, representing funerary structures typical of the Chalcolithic and Bronze Age periods. Bowl barrows such as this are characterised by a circular mound of earth or stone, often containing a central burial deposit, and their presence on elevated terrain reflects the importance of such landscape positions in prehistoric burial practice. The site is designated as a heritage monument due to its archaeological significance as evidence of early ritual activity and social organisation in the region.

Bowl barrow: one of two round barrows on Pen Hills is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010430. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow: one of two round barrows on Pen Hills?

Bowl barrow is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age round barrow located on Pen Hills in Hertfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010430.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow: one of two round barrows on Pen Hills?

Bowl barrow: one of two round barrows on Pen Hills 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 1010430.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow: one of two round barrows on Pen Hills?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Triple ditches at Galley Hill (4.7 km), Moated site, Goodfellows. (4.8 km), Bowl barrow 1km south-west of Heath Farm: part of the round barrow cemetery on Deadman's Hill (4.9 km).

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