Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow situated in the northern part of Iffin Wood, 120m east of New House Lane

Bowl barrow situated in the northern part of Iffin Wood, 120m east of New House Lane

England
List entry 1009010
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow situated in the northern part of Iffin Wood, 120m east of New House Lane, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument characteristic of funerary practice in prehistoric Kent. The barrow survives as a rounded earthen mound, a common form of commemorative burial structure erected during the third and second millennia before Christ. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of their period. The survival of this barrow within Iffin Wood represents an important example of Kent's prehistoric archaeological heritage and contributes to understanding settlement and ritual practices in the Weald during antiquity.

Bowl barrow situated in the northern part of Iffin Wood, 120m east of New House Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009010. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow situated in the northern part of Iffin Wood, 120m east of New House Lane?

Bowl barrow situated in the northern part of Iffin Wood, 120m east of New House Lane, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument characteristic of funerary practice in prehistoric Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009010.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow situated in the northern part of Iffin Wood, 120m east of New House Lane?

Bowl barrow situated in the northern part of Iffin Wood, 120m east of New House Lane 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 1009010.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow situated in the northern part of Iffin Wood, 120m east of New House Lane?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl Barrow 350M E.S.E. of Capel farm in Mounts Wood (3.4 km), Bowl barrow 400m north-east of Buckholt Farm in Mounts Wood (4.5 km), Bowl barrow, the easternmost of six in Eggringe Wood (4.6 km).

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