Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow, the westernmost of six in Eggringe Wood

Bowl barrow, the westernmost of six in Eggringe Wood

England
List entry 1012337
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Eggringe Wood near the Kent Weald. The barrow forms part of a linear group of six burial mounds situated within the woodland, of which it occupies the westernmost position. As a bowl barrow, it represents a characteristic mound form of the prehistoric period, comprising an earthen tumulus raised over one or more burial deposits. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1012337, reflecting its archaeological and historical importance as evidence of early ritual and burial practice in south-eastern England.

Bowl barrow, the westernmost of six in Eggringe Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012337. View the official record →

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

Bowl barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Eggringe Wood near the Kent Weald. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012337.

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

Bowl barrow, the westernmost 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 1012337.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow, the northernmost of six in West Wood (8.1 km), Bowl barrow, the westernmost of six in West Wood (8.3 km), Bowl barrow, the north-easternmost of six in West Wood (8.3 km).

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