Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTown Low bowl barrow

Town Low bowl barrow

England
List entry 1010120
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Town Low bowl barrow is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in Staffordshire, England. The site comprises a bowl barrow, a type of burial mound characterised by a circular earthwork with a central burial chamber, which represents a common form of prehistoric communal or individual interment across the British landscape. Bowl barrows of this period typically contained inhumations or cremations, often accompanied by grave goods, though the specific contents and condition of Town Low are subject to archaeological investigation and recording. The monument's survival and official designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its significance as evidence of early funeral practice and settlement patterns in the prehistoric midlands.

Town Low bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010120. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Town Low bowl barrow?

Town Low bowl barrow is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in Staffordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010120.

Who is responsible for protecting Town Low bowl barrow?

Town 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 1010120.

What other scheduled monuments are near Town Low bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 220m north of Dale Abbey Farm (8.7 km), Bowl barrow 190m north of Dale Abbey Farm (8.7 km), Ribden Low bowl barrow (8.8 km).

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