Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGroup of round barrows at Willowmoor

Group of round barrows at Willowmoor

England
List entry 1003676
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Group of round barrows at Willowmoor is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Shropshire. The site comprises multiple round barrows, which represent a characteristic form of funerary architecture from the Bronze Age period, typically dating from around 2000 to 1000 BCE. These earthwork monuments would have served as burial mounds for prominent members of prehistoric communities, their physical prominence in the landscape reflecting the social status of the deceased. The survival of multiple barrows as a group at this location indicates an important prehistoric burial ground and provides valuable archaeological evidence for Bronze Age settlement patterns and social organisation in the region.

Group of round barrows at Willowmoor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003676. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Group of round barrows at Willowmoor?

The Group of round barrows at Willowmoor is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003676.

Who is responsible for protecting Group of round barrows at Willowmoor?

Group of round barrows at Willowmoor 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 1003676.

What other scheduled monuments are near Group of round barrows at Willowmoor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Iron Bridge (5.9 km), Bedlam Furnaces (6.2 km), Moated site at Whitwell (6.9 km).

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