Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMerryton Low bowl barrow

Merryton Low bowl barrow

England
List entry 1008973
Nation
England
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Merryton Low is a Bronze Age bowl barrow located in Staffordshire, England. The monument consists of a burial mound of characteristic Bronze Age form, dating to the second millennium BCE. Bowl barrows of this type were constructed as funerary monuments to contain inhumed or cremated remains, often accompanied by grave goods. The site represents an important example of prehistoric funerary practice in the Midlands region during the Early to Middle Bronze Age.

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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