Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow situated in the southern part of Iffin Wood, 100m east of New House Lane

Bowl barrow situated in the southern part of Iffin Wood, 100m east of New House Lane

England
List entry 1009011
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow situated in the southern part of Iffin Wood, 100m east of New House Lane, is a Bronze Age funerary monument consisting of a circular earthen mound. The barrow survives as a substantial raised feature in the woodland landscape, representing the burial practices of the prehistoric communities who inhabited the Kentish Weald during the second millennium BC. Such bowl barrows are characteristic of Bronze Age ceremonial sites, typically serving as focal points for the interment of the dead and the commemoration of individuals or family groups. The monument is now protected as a scheduled ancient monument and remains an important archaeological resource for understanding the settlement and ritual practices of Bronze Age Kent.

Bowl barrow situated in the southern part of Iffin Wood, 100m east of New House Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009011. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow situated in the southern part of Iffin Wood, 100m east of New House Lane?

Bowl barrow situated in the southern part of Iffin Wood, 100m east of New House Lane, is a Bronze Age funerary monument consisting of a circular earthen mound. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009011.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow situated in the southern part of Iffin Wood, 100m east of New House Lane?

Bowl barrow situated in the southern part of Iffin Wood, 100m 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 1009011.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow situated in the southern part of Iffin Wood, 100m east of New House Lane?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 400m north-east of Buckholt Farm in Mounts Wood (4.2 km), Bowl barrow, the easternmost of six in Eggringe Wood (4.3 km), Bowl barrow, the northernmost of six in Eggringe Wood (4.3 km).

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