Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Low bowl barrow

The Low bowl barrow

England
List entry 1008530
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Low bowl barrow is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial mound located in Staffordshire, England. The monument survives as a low earthen mound of characteristic bowl barrow form, representing a common funerary monument type of prehistoric Britain. Bowl barrows typically date from the Neolithic period through to the Early Bronze Age, serving as communal or individual burial places for the dead, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of the interred. The site is registered on the National Heritage List for England as a scheduled ancient monument, acknowledging its archaeological significance as a record of early prehistoric burial practices and settlement patterns in the region.

The Low bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008530. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Low bowl barrow?

The Low bowl barrow is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial mound located in Staffordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008530.

Who is responsible for protecting The Low bowl barrow?

The 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 1008530.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Low bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Air photographic site SW of Elford (1.4 km), Hlaew and settlement remains at Croxall (4.4 km), Saxon defences (5.2 km).

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