Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow cemetery and parts of a field system 500m west of Whitmore House

Round barrow cemetery and parts of a field system 500m west of Whitmore House

England
List entry 1016824
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow cemetery and parts of a field system 500m west of Whitmore House is a prehistoric burial site and associated agricultural landscape in Shropshire. The monument comprises multiple round barrows arranged as a cemetery group, dating to the Bronze Age, representing a significant phase of ritual burial practice and territorial land use. The field system elements visible in the landscape indicate contemporary or near-contemporary agricultural activity, providing evidence of settlement patterns and land management practices alongside funerary activity. The site's designation reflects its value as a non-designated archaeological monument of national importance documenting Bronze Age society in the Shropshire landscape.

Round barrow cemetery and parts of a field system 500m west of Whitmore House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016824. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow cemetery and parts of a field system 500m west of Whitmore House?

Round barrow cemetery and parts of a field system 500m west of Whitmore House is a prehistoric burial site and associated agricultural landscape in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016824.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow cemetery and parts of a field system 500m west of Whitmore House?

Round barrow cemetery and parts of a field system 500m west of Whitmore House 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 1016824.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow cemetery and parts of a field system 500m west of Whitmore House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte 50m south east of St Martin's Church: part of a motte and bailey castle (2.3 km), Churchyard cross, St Andrew's Church (3.5 km), Nesscliffe Hill Camp: a small multivallate hillfort (3.7 km).

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