Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMarlpit Lane bowl barrow

Marlpit Lane bowl barrow

England
List entry 1009405
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Marlpit Lane bowl barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Staffordshire. The barrow represents the characteristic burial practice of the Bronze Age period, when prominent individuals or family groups were interred beneath earthen mounds. The monument survives as a substantial circular mound, exhibiting the typical morphology of bowl barrows common to the Midlands during this era. As a scheduled ancient monument, it constitutes an important archaeological record of prehistoric burial customs and settlement patterns in the region.

Marlpit Lane bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009405. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Marlpit Lane bowl barrow?

Marlpit Lane bowl barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009405.

Who is responsible for protecting Marlpit Lane bowl barrow?

Marlpit Lane 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 1009405.

What other scheduled monuments are near Marlpit Lane bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ellastone Bridge (1.1 km), Cross in Rocester churchyard (3.6 km), Site of Rocester Abbey and part of Roman town (3.7 km).

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