Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStonesteads bowl barrow

Stonesteads bowl barrow

England
List entry 1008966
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stonesteads bowl barrow is a prehistoric burial mound located in Staffordshire, England. The monument is a bowl barrow, a form of burial cairn or earthwork characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practice in Britain, typically comprising a circular mound of earth or stone raised over a central burial or cremation deposit. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1008966, reflecting its archaeological significance as a surviving example of Bronze Age monumental architecture. Bowl barrows of this type are important indicators of settlement patterns, social organisation, and ritual practices during the Bronze Age period.

Stonesteads bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008966. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stonesteads bowl barrow?

Stonesteads bowl barrow is a prehistoric burial mound located in Staffordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008966.

Who is responsible for protecting Stonesteads bowl barrow?

Stonesteads 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 1008966.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stonesteads bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Weaver Hills 570m south of Weaver Farm (4.7 km), Bowl barrow on Weaver Hills 600m south of Weaver Farm (4.8 km), Bowl barrow 440m north of Banks Farm (5.9 km).

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