Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow south of the Knolls

Bowl barrow south of the Knolls

England
List entry 1010473
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow south of the Knolls is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Bedfordshire. The barrow takes the form of a simple earthen mound characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practice, constructed to cover one or more inhumations and their associated grave goods. Its designation on the National Heritage List for England reflects its archaeological significance as a surviving example of the barrow-building tradition that flourished across southern England during the second millennium before Christ. The monument remains an important indicator of Bronze Age settlement patterns and ritual landscape organisation in the region.

Bowl barrow south of the Knolls is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010473. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow south of the Knolls?

Bowl barrow south of the Knolls is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Bedfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010473.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow south of the Knolls?

Bowl barrow south of the Knolls 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 1010473.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow south of the Knolls?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ascott House: remains of 16th and 17th century mansion, formal gardens and warren (5.7 km), Castle Hill, a motte and bailey castle 900m NNE of All Saint's Church (5.8 km), Warren Knoll: a motte castle reused as a warren (6.2 km).

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