Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEastern bowl barrow at Knights Low

Eastern bowl barrow at Knights Low

England
List entry 1007382
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Eastern bowl barrow at Knights Low is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cheshire, England. The barrow takes the form of a bowl-shaped earthwork mound, a characteristic funerary structure of the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for ritual activity within their contemporary landscapes. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England and represents part of the broader distribution of Bronze Age funerary monuments across the Cheshire region.

Eastern bowl barrow at Knights Low is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007382. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Eastern bowl barrow at Knights Low?

Eastern bowl barrow at Knights Low is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Cheshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007382.

Who is responsible for protecting Eastern bowl barrow at Knights Low?

Eastern bowl barrow at Knights Low 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 1007382.

What other scheduled monuments are near Eastern bowl barrow at Knights Low?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow at Charles Head (3 km), Nab Head bowl barrow (3.7 km), Bowl barrow 100m west of Black Rock Farm (5 km).

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