Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow, the southernmost of six in Eggringe Wood

Bowl barrow, the southernmost of six in Eggringe Wood

England
List entry 1012335
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Eggringe Wood, Kent, representing one of six barrows within this woodland archaeological complex. The monument consists of a simple bowl-shaped earthwork, characteristic of Bronze Age burial practice, with a raised circular mound that would originally have contained an inhumation or cremation burial. As the southernmost example within the Eggringe Wood group, it forms part of a significant cluster of prehistoric burial monuments that demonstrates concentrated funerary activity in this locality during the Bronze Age period. The barrow remains an important archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age mortuary practices and settlement patterns in Kent.

Bowl barrow, the southernmost of six in Eggringe Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012335. View the official record →

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

Bowl barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Eggringe Wood, Kent, representing one of six barrows within this woodland archaeological complex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012335.

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

Bowl barrow, the southernmost 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 1012335.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow, the northernmost of six in West Wood (7.5 km), Bowl barrow, the westernmost of six in West Wood (7.8 km), Bowl barrow, the north-easternmost of six in West Wood (7.8 km).

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