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
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow cemetery and parts of a field system 500m west of Whitmore House is a Bronze Age burial and agricultural monument situated in Shropshire. The site comprises multiple round barrows arranged as a cemetery, indicating sustained funerary practice during the Bronze Age period, alongside contemporary evidence of field systems reflecting the organised agricultural landscape of the same era. The barrows represent the burial practices typical of Bronze Age communities, whilst the associated field divisions demonstrate the integration of pastoral and arable land management in prehistoric Shropshire. The monument survives as an important record of Bronze Age settlement patterns and ritual activity in the region.

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 Bronze Age burial and agricultural monument situated 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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