Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow south east of Green How

Bowl barrow south east of Green How

England
List entry 1013391
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow south east of Green How is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cumberland, England. The site consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of the bowl barrow type, which served as a burial mound during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments were constructed as visible markers over cremated or inhumed remains and often contain evidence of ritual activity and grave goods. The barrow's survival as an earthwork demonstrates the enduring physical presence of Bronze Age funerary practices in the upland landscape of northern England.

Bowl barrow south east of Green How is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013391. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow south east of Green How?

Bowl barrow south east of Green How is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013391.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow south east of Green How?

Bowl barrow south east of Green How 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 1013391.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow south east of Green How?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three Romano-British settlements, an irregular aggregate field system, and a bowl barrow on Aughertree Fell (0.5 km), Bowl barrow 90m south of Pike-eel Well (1.4 km), Settlement 600ft (180m) NNW of Thistlebottom (3.1 km).

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