Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLamber Low bowl barrow

Lamber Low bowl barrow

England
List entry 1009606
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lamber Low bowl barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Staffordshire, England. The site consists of a round barrow of the type characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices in the Midlands, dating to the second millennium before Christ. Bowl barrows of this form typically contained inhumations or cremations accompanied by grave goods, though the specific contents and excavation history of Lamber Low would determine its particular archaeological significance. The monument survives as an earthwork and represents an important example of Bronze Age ceremonial landscape use in the region.

Lamber Low bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009606. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lamber Low bowl barrow?

Lamber Low bowl barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Staffordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009606.

Who is responsible for protecting Lamber Low bowl barrow?

Lamber Low bowl barrow 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 1009606.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lamber Low bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Weaver Hills 570m south of Weaver Farm (4.9 km), Bowl barrow on Weaver Hills 600m south of Weaver Farm (4.9 km), Bowl barrow 440m north of Banks Farm (6.1 km).

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