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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Overview

History & significance

This bowl barrow is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Herefordshire, forming part of a paired barrow complex in the upland landscape northeast of Llanerch-y-coed. The westernmost of the two mounds, it survives as an earthwork of characteristic bowl form, a widespread burial tradition across prehistoric Britain from the later Neolithic through the Bronze Age. Such monuments commonly mark the locations of elite or community burials and represent significant investment in memorialisation within the Bronze Age funerary landscape. The survival of this paired barrow group contributes to understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual practices in the Welsh Marches 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 Early Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Herefordshire, forming part of a paired barrow complex in the upland landscape northeast of Llanerch-y-coed. 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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