Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRibden Low bowl barrow

Ribden Low bowl barrow

England
List entry 1013397
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Ribden Low bowl barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Staffordshire, England. The site consists of a earthen mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a widespread burial form of the Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows typically served as burial places for individuals of social status and often contained cremated or inhumed remains accompanied by grave goods. The monument's survival to the present day, as recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry 1013397, represents an important archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age mortuary practices and settlement patterns in the region.

Ribden Low bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013397. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ribden Low bowl barrow?

Ribden Low bowl barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Staffordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013397.

Who is responsible for protecting Ribden Low bowl barrow?

Ribden 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 1013397.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ribden Low bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 240m north-west of Rainroach Farm (5.1 km), Alton Castle (5.4 km), Round House (5.7 km).

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