Archaeological sites · North West England
Little Painley Bowl Barrow
In or near Paythorne.
Little Painley Bowl Barrow — archaeological in england north west.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hellifield · 7.4 km
About
Little Painley Bowl Barrow is a archaeological located in england north west. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Little Painley Bowl Barrow is an archaeological site located in North-West England. This site features a bowl barrow, a type of burial mound, which is indicative of prehistoric funerary practices. The barrow contributes to the understanding of the region's ancient history and cultural landscape. It is an example of the various burial traditions that existed during the period it represents.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9469, -2.2628
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Ribble Valley
- Parish
- Newsholme
- Postcode
- BB7 4JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ribble Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Hellifield — 7.4 km
Sources
- osm: n429710566 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17650689 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Little Painley Bowl Barrow?
- Little Painley Bowl Barrow is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB7 4JQ), in the parish of Newsholme.
- What is Little Painley Bowl Barrow?
- Little Painley Bowl Barrow — archaeological in england north west.
- How do I get to Little Painley Bowl Barrow?
- The nearest railway station is Hellifield, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB7 4JQ.
- Is Little Painley Bowl Barrow a protected site?
- Yes — Little Painley Bowl Barrow is part of the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Little Painley Bowl Barrow?
- The nearest railway station is Hellifield, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BB7 4JQ.