Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow west of Thorswood Plantation

Bowl barrow west of Thorswood Plantation

England
List entry 1009681
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow west of Thorswood Plantation is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Staffordshire. The barrow survives as a earthen mound of characteristic bowl form, representing a funerary structure typical of the Bronze Age period when such monuments were constructed as burial places for individuals of status within prehistoric communities. The monument's survival and scheduled protection reflect its importance as archaeological evidence for Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practice in the Midlands region.

Bowl barrow west of Thorswood Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009681. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow west of Thorswood Plantation?

Bowl barrow west of Thorswood Plantation is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009681.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow west of Thorswood Plantation?

Bowl barrow west of Thorswood Plantation 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 1009681.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow west of Thorswood Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Marlpit Lane bowl barrow (4.1 km), Ellastone Bridge (4.8 km), Bunbury hillfort: a univallate hillfort south west of Alton Towers (5.7 km).

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