Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTop of Ecton bowl barrow

Top of Ecton bowl barrow

England
List entry 1010117
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Top of Ecton bowl barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Staffordshire, England. The monument is a bowl barrow, a form of funerary monument characteristic of the Bronze Age period, which typically consists of a mound of earth and stone raised over a central burial or cremation. Such barrows were important markers of status and community identity during the Bronze Age and remain significant archaeological features for understanding prehistoric burial practices and landscape use. The site forms part of the broader archaeological heritage of the region, contributing to knowledge of Bronze Age settlement and ritual activity in the English Midlands.

Top of Ecton bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010117. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Top of Ecton bowl barrow?

Top of Ecton bowl barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Staffordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010117.

Who is responsible for protecting Top of Ecton bowl barrow?

Top of Ecton 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 1010117.

What other scheduled monuments are near Top of Ecton bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Milk Hill (7.7 km), Bowl barrow 510m north of Latham Hall (8 km), Dun Low bowl barrow (8.3 km).

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