Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree bowl barrows east of Ravens' Gill

Three bowl barrows east of Ravens' Gill

England
List entry 1007602
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Three bowl barrows east of Ravens' Gill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland. The site comprises three burial mounds of the bowl barrow type, characteristic earthwork monuments constructed during the Bronze Age for the interment of the dead, often accompanied by grave goods. Bowl barrows are among the most common prehistoric burial monuments found across northern England, typically consisting of a central burial pit surrounded by an outer bank of earth and stone. This particular group exemplifies the distribution and density of Bronze Age mortuary practices across the upland landscape of the Lake District region.

Three bowl barrows east of Ravens' Gill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007602. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three bowl barrows east of Ravens' Gill?

Three bowl barrows east of Ravens' Gill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007602.

Who is responsible for protecting Three bowl barrows east of Ravens' Gill?

Three bowl barrows east of Ravens' Gill 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 1007602.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three bowl barrows east of Ravens' Gill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 460m NNE of Broadfell (2 km), Ring cairn north-west of Cattle Howe (2.2 km), Friar Biggins monastic grange (2.7 km).

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