Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow south of Mount Mead

Bowl barrow south of Mount Mead

England
List entry 1012265
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow south of Mount Mead is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Kent, England. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type constructed during the Bronze Age period. Such barrows typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of their communities. The survival of this earthwork contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age burial practices in south-eastern England.

Bowl barrow south of Mount Mead is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012265. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow south of Mount Mead?

Bowl barrow south of Mount Mead is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Kent, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012265.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow south of Mount Mead?

Bowl barrow south of Mount Mead 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 1012265.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow south of Mount Mead?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Quintain on the Green (2.8 km), Chapel of St Blaise (3.7 km), Tower keep castle at West Malling (4.4 km).

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