Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRectangular barrows at North Muskham

Rectangular barrows at North Muskham

England
List entry 1003492
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rectangular barrows at North Muskham is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Nottinghamshire. The site comprises earthwork remains of rectangular barrow structures, a distinctive funerary form that characterises certain Bronze Age communities of the East Midlands region. These barrows represent an important category of prehistoric burial practice, reflecting the ritual and social organisation of Bronze Age populations in the area. The survival of the earthworks at North Muskham contributes to understanding the distribution and character of Bronze Age funerary monuments across Nottinghamshire.

Rectangular barrows at North Muskham is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003492. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rectangular barrows at North Muskham?

Rectangular barrows at North Muskham is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Nottinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003492.

Who is responsible for protecting Rectangular barrows at North Muskham?

Rectangular barrows at North Muskham 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 1003492.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rectangular barrows at North Muskham?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Civil War town defences within the Friary Garden (6.6 km), Newark Castle (6.7 km), Newark town wall (Lombard Street) (6.9 km).

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