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 Bronze Age funerary monument located in Eggringe Wood, Kent. It is the westernmost of a group of six barrows situated within the woodland, representing a notable concentration of burial monuments from the second millennium BCE. The barrow survives as a distinctive earthwork with a characteristic bowl-shaped mound, typical of this monument type. Its presence as part of a barrow cemetery indicates the significance of this location as a focal point for Bronze Age burial practice in the region.

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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Questions & answers

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

Bowl barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Eggringe Wood, Kent. 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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