Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 330m south of Oldfields

Round barrow 330m south of Oldfields

England
List entry 1019655
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 330m south of Oldfields is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Shropshire. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound typical of funerary structures raised during the second millennium before the present era. Such monuments served as the burial places of individuals of social standing within their communities and frequently contained inhumations or cremations accompanied by grave goods. The site's survival and scheduling as a protected monument reflects its importance as archaeological evidence for Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial practices in the West Midlands region.

Round barrow 330m south of Oldfields is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019655. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow 330m south of Oldfields?

Round barrow 330m south of Oldfields is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019655.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 330m south of Oldfields?

Round barrow 330m south of Oldfields 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 1019655.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 330m south of Oldfields?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site immediately north west of Cloverley Farm (2 km), Moated site in Upper Kempley Wood, Willaston (3 km), Motte castle 220m north west of Higher Kempley Farm, Willaston (3 km).

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