Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 270yds (250m) S of Shobdon Church

Round barrow 270yds (250m) S of Shobdon Church

England
List entry 1005533
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 270 yards south of Shobdon Church is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Herefordshire. The barrow represents a characteristic funerary monument of the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were constructed across Britain to mark elite or significant burials. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork and is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological importance and status as a surviving example of prehistoric burial practice in the region.

Round barrow 270yds (250m) S of Shobdon Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005533. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow 270yds (250m) S of Shobdon Church?

Round barrow 270 yards south of Shobdon Church is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005533.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 270yds (250m) S of Shobdon Church?

Round barrow 270yds (250m) S of Shobdon Church 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 1005533.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 270yds (250m) S of Shobdon Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 550m south east of Milton Cross (2.7 km), Bowl barrow 490m south east of Milton Cross (2.9 km), Bowl barrow 460m south of Milton Cross (3.1 km).

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