Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRectangular barrows at North Muskham

Rectangular barrows at North Muskham

England
List entry 1003492
Nation
England
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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 evidence of rectangular barrow forms, a funerary tradition characteristic of the Bronze Age period in the East Midlands region. Such monuments typically contained cremated or inhumed remains accompanied by grave goods, serving as enduring markers of elite or community burial practices. The survival of the earthworks at North Muskham provides archaeological evidence for prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary customs in this part of the East Midlands.

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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