Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSaxon's Lowe, Tittensor Common

Saxon's Lowe, Tittensor Common

England
List entry 1006103
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Saxon's Lowe is a Bronze Age barrow located on Tittensor Common in Staffordshire. The monument consists of a substantial earthen mound characteristic of burial practices during the Bronze Age period, when such barrows served as funerary monuments for individuals of social standing. The site is situated within a landscape rich in prehistoric archaeological features, contributing to our understanding of ancient settlement and ritual practice in the Midlands region. As a scheduled ancient monument, Saxon's Lowe remains an important archaeological resource documenting Bronze Age burial traditions in Staffordshire.

Saxon's Lowe, Tittensor Common is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006103. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Saxon's Lowe, Tittensor Common?

Saxon's Lowe is a Bronze Age barrow located on Tittensor Common in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006103.

Who is responsible for protecting Saxon's Lowe, Tittensor Common?

Saxon's Lowe, Tittensor Common 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 1006103.

What other scheduled monuments are near Saxon's Lowe, Tittensor Common?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Multivallate hillfort at Bury Bank (1 km), Bowl barrow in Swynnerton Park (3.2 km), Moated site at Great Hartwell Farm (4.8 km).

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