Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRye Low bowl barrow

Rye Low bowl barrow

England
List entry 1008962
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rye Low bowl barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Staffordshire. The barrow consists of a prominent earthen mound characteristic of bowl barrow form, a common funerary structure of the Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows of this type typically contained inhumed or cremated remains and were often accompanied by grave goods, serving as focal points for burial activity within their landscapes. The monument survives as a substantial archaeological feature and remains an important record of Bronze Age burial practices in the region.

Rye Low bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008962. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rye Low bowl barrow?

Rye Low bowl barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008962.

Who is responsible for protecting Rye Low bowl barrow?

Rye 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 1008962.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rye Low bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Mere Hill (8.7 km), Throwley Old Hall (8.8 km), Grub Low bowl barrow (9.1 km).

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