Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow south of Townend

Bowl barrow south of Townend

England
List entry 1009341
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow south of Townend is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in Staffordshire. The barrow survives as a prominent earthwork mound of characteristic bowl-shaped form, representing a burial tradition widespread across prehistoric Britain during the third and second millennia before the present. Such monuments typically contained inhumation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for ritual activity and territorial definition within early farming communities. The site's survival and official scheduling reflect its importance as archaeological evidence for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary practices in the English Midlands.

Bowl barrow south of Townend is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009341. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow south of Townend?

Bowl barrow south of Townend is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009341.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow south of Townend?

Bowl barrow south of Townend 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 1009341.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow south of Townend?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 440m south east of Throwley Cottage (8.9 km), Bowl barrow 40m north of Rushley Barn (9 km), Bowl barrow 300m north of Slade House (9.1 km).

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