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 Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in Bedfordshire, England. The barrow represents a common burial form of the prehistoric period, characterised by a simple earthen mound constructed over a central grave or cremation deposit. Such monuments are significant archaeological features that provide evidence of early mortuary practices and settlement patterns in the English landscape. The barrow remains today as an earthwork monument, preserving important information about prehistoric communities 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 Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in Bedfordshire, England. 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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