Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOver Low bowl barrow

Over Low bowl barrow

England
List entry 1009411
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Over Low bowl barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Staffordshire, England. The monument takes the form of a bowl barrow, a common funerary structure of the Bronze Age characterised by a circular mound of earth and stone raised over a central burial. The site is registered on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1009411, reflecting its recognised archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age burial practice and settlement patterns in the region. Bowl barrows of this type typically date to the second millennium BC and represent significant investments in commemorating the dead within Bronze Age communities.

Over Low bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009411. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Over Low bowl barrow?

Over Low bowl barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Staffordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009411.

Who is responsible for protecting Over Low bowl barrow?

Over 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 1009411.

What other scheduled monuments are near Over Low bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Marlpit Lane bowl barrow (3.2 km), Ellastone Bridge (3.9 km), Alton Castle (5.7 km).

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