Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound Low bowl barrow

Round Low bowl barrow

England
List entry 1010379
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round Low bowl barrow is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial mound located in Staffordshire, England. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a funerary monument type prevalent in prehistoric Britain. As an entry on the National Heritage List for England, the site represents an important archaeological record of ritual burial practices and settlement patterns during the early prehistoric period. The barrow's survival reflects the value of such earthworks as witnesses to the ceremonial and social structures of ancient communities in the Midlands region.

Round Low bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010379. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Low bowl barrow?

Round Low bowl barrow is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial mound located in Staffordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010379.

Who is responsible for protecting Round Low bowl barrow?

Round Low 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 1010379.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Low bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Threelows bowl barrow (6.6 km), Bowl barrow on Weaver Hills 570m south of Weaver Farm (6.9 km), Bowl barrow on Weaver Hills 550m south of Weaver Farm (6.9 km).

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