Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFour bowl barrows 310m south east of Barlings Abbey: part of Barlings-Stainfield barrow cemetery.

Four bowl barrows 310m south east of Barlings Abbey: part of Barlings-Stainfield barrow cemetery.

England
List entry 1009996
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Four bowl barrows 310m south east of Barlings Abbey is part of the Barlings-Stainfield barrow cemetery, a Neolithic and Bronze Age burial monument complex in Lincolnshire. The barrows comprise four distinct bowl-shaped earthworks, characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practice, situated in proximity to the later medieval Barings Abbey site. The cemetery demonstrates continuity of ritual and burial activity across multiple prehistoric periods in this landscape. The surviving earthworks retain archaeological significance as evidence of early settlement and mortuary practices in the region, predating the establishment of the Benedictine abbey by approximately three millennia.

Four bowl barrows 310m south east of Barlings Abbey: part of Barlings-Stainfield barrow cemetery. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009996. View the official record →

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What is Four bowl barrows 310m south east of Barlings Abbey: part of Barlings-Stainfield barrow cemetery.?

Four bowl barrows 310m south east of Barlings Abbey is part of the Barlings-Stainfield barrow cemetery, a Neolithic and Bronze Age burial monument complex in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009996.

Who is responsible for protecting Four bowl barrows 310m south east of Barlings Abbey: part of Barlings-Stainfield barrow cemetery.?

Four bowl barrows 310m south east of Barlings Abbey: part of Barlings-Stainfield barrow cemetery. 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 1009996.

What other scheduled monuments are near Four bowl barrows 310m south east of Barlings Abbey: part of Barlings-Stainfield barrow cemetery.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrows and ring ditches 530m south east of Barlings Abbey: part of Barlings-Stainfield barrow cemetery (0.3 km), Barlings Priory (0.5 km), Site of medieval nunnery, post-Dissolution house and gardens (1.7 km).

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