Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSulgrave bowl barrow

Sulgrave bowl barrow

England
List entry 1010248
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Sulgrave bowl barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Northamptonshire, England. The monument survives as a rounded earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type of the prehistoric period. The barrow's precise dating and contents remain incompletely documented in the archaeological record. It represents a significant element of the prehistoric ritual landscape of the region and is protected as a scheduled ancient monument.

Sulgrave bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010248. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sulgrave bowl barrow?

Sulgrave bowl barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Northamptonshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010248.

Who is responsible for protecting Sulgrave bowl barrow?

Sulgrave 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 1010248.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sulgrave bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Castle ringwork, Berry Hill (1.5 km), Castle Hill ringwork west of St James's Church (1.9 km), Lower Thorpe bowl barrow (2.8 km).

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