Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMerryton Low bowl barrow

Merryton Low bowl barrow

England
List entry 1008973
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Merryton Low is a Bronze Age bowl barrow located in Staffordshire, England. The monument consists of a circular earthen mound characteristic of funerary monuments erected during the Bronze Age period, when such barrows served as burial places for individuals of status within prehistoric communities. Bowl barrows of this type typically featured a simple hemispherical or gently rounded profile and were often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the deceased's rank and the burial practices of their era. The site's preservation and official designation reflect its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age mortuary practices and settlement patterns in the Midlands region.

Merryton Low bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008973. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Merryton Low bowl barrow?

Merryton Low is a Bronze Age bowl barrow located in Staffordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008973.

Who is responsible for protecting Merryton Low bowl barrow?

Merryton 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 1008973.

What other scheduled monuments are near Merryton Low bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Milestone (5.5 km), Town Low bowl barrow (6.2 km), Ossum's Cave (7.6 km).

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