Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow, the easternmost of six in Eggringe Wood

Bowl barrow, the easternmost of six in Eggringe Wood

England
List entry 1012339
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow, the easternmost of six barrows in Eggringe Wood, is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Kent. The monument takes its name from its characteristic rounded, bowl-shaped form, typical of barrow construction during the Bronze Age period. As part of a barrow cemetery, it represents a significant concentration of prehistoric funerary monuments, indicating the ritual and social importance of the location to Bronze Age communities. The barrow is designated as a scheduled monument, reflecting its archaeological and historical significance as evidence of burial practices and settlement patterns in prehistoric Kent.

Bowl barrow, the easternmost of six in Eggringe Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012339. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow, the easternmost of six in Eggringe Wood?

Bowl barrow, the easternmost of six barrows in Eggringe Wood, is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012339.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow, the easternmost of six in Eggringe Wood?

Bowl barrow, the easternmost of six in Eggringe Wood 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 1012339.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow, the easternmost of six in Eggringe Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow, the northernmost of six in West Wood (8.2 km), Bowl barrow, the north-easternmost of six in West Wood (8.5 km), Bowl barrow, the westernmost of six in West Wood (8.5 km).

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