Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe westernmost of a pair of bowl barrows, 310m north east of Llanerch-y-coed

The westernmost of a pair of bowl barrows, 310m north east of Llanerch-y-coed

England
List entry 1018459
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England
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Overview

History & significance

This bowl barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in the upland landscape of Herefordshire. As the westernmost example of a pair of barrows situated approximately 310 metres north-east of Llanerch-y-coed, it represents a form of burial mound characteristic of prehistoric communities in the Welsh Marches. Bowl barrows of this type typically consist of a simple earthen mound constructed over an inhumation burial, often accompanied by grave goods. The monument's survival as an upstanding earthwork contributes to the archaeological record of prehistoric settlement and burial practices in the region.

The westernmost of a pair of bowl barrows, 310m north east of Llanerch-y-coed is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018459. View the official record →

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What is The westernmost of a pair of bowl barrows, 310m north east of Llanerch-y-coed?

This bowl barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in the upland landscape of Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018459.

Who is responsible for protecting The westernmost of a pair of bowl barrows, 310m north east of Llanerch-y-coed?

The westernmost of a pair of bowl barrows, 310m north east of Llanerch-y-coed 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 1018459.

What other scheduled monuments are near The westernmost of a pair of bowl barrows, 310m north east of Llanerch-y-coed?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte castle 230m north west of Nant-y-bar (1.8 km), Bowl barrow 350m NNE of Abbey Farm (4.7 km), Craswall Priory, associated building remains, pond bays and hollow ways (5.1 km).

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