Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRing Holt bowl barrow

Ring Holt bowl barrow

England
List entry 1017466
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ring Holt bowl barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Lincolnshire, England. The monument comprises a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type erected during the Bronze Age across the British landscape. Such barrows typically contained cremated or inhumed remains of individuals of presumed social status, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the burial practices and material culture of their period. The site represents an important element of the Bronze Age archaeological record in Lincolnshire and contributes to understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual practices in the East Midlands region.

Ring Holt bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017466. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ring Holt bowl barrow?

Ring Holt bowl barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017466.

Who is responsible for protecting Ring Holt bowl barrow?

Ring Holt 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 1017466.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ring Holt bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long Barrow North of Thorpe Farm and adjacent Round Barrow (2.3 km), Churchyard cross, St Nicholas's churchyard (2.3 km), Old Spilsby: medieval settlement and cultivation remains south east of Partney Bridge (3.2 km).

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