Scheduled MonumentsEnglandShrewsbury Barrow, Shooters Hill

Shrewsbury Barrow, Shooters Hill

England
List entry 1430983
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Shrewsbury Barrow on Shooters Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Greater London. The barrow represents a funerary monument typical of the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were constructed to mark the graves of individuals of status within their communities. The site survives as a substantial earthwork, testament to the prehistoric landscape of the region before later urban development transformed the area. Its designation as a scheduled monument reflects its importance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in the London region.

Shrewsbury Barrow, Shooters Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1430983. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Shrewsbury Barrow, Shooters Hill?

Shrewsbury Barrow on Shooters Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Greater London. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1430983.

Who is responsible for protecting Shrewsbury Barrow, Shooters Hill?

Shrewsbury Barrow, Shooters Hill 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 1430983.

What other scheduled monuments are near Shrewsbury Barrow, Shooters Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Conduit Head, Eltham (2.9 km), Eltham Palace (3.4 km), Romano-Celtic temple in Greenwich Park (4.6 km).

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