Scheduled MonumentsEnglandArbor Low henge, large irregular stone circle, linear bank and bowl barrow

Arbor Low henge, large irregular stone circle, linear bank and bowl barrow

England
List entry 1011087
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Arbor Low is a Neolithic henge monument located on the limestone plateau of the White Peak in Derbyshire, dating to approximately 3000 BCE. The site comprises a substantial circular bank and ditch enclosing an irregular arrangement of recumbent limestone blocks, along with an associated bowl barrow situated to the south-west. The monument's earthworks remain prominent, though the stone circle itself now lies largely prostrate, having been deliberately toppled in antiquity or through natural subsidence. Arbor Low represents an important example of henge construction in the Peak District region and has long been recognised as a significant ceremonial or ritual landscape feature of the Neolithic period.

Arbor Low henge, large irregular stone circle, linear bank and bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011087. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Arbor Low henge, large irregular stone circle, linear bank and bowl barrow?

Arbor Low is a Neolithic henge monument located on the limestone plateau of the White Peak in Derbyshire, dating to approximately 3000 BCE. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011087.

Who is responsible for protecting Arbor Low henge, large irregular stone circle, linear bank and bowl barrow?

Arbor Low henge, large irregular stone circle, linear bank and 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 1011087.

What other scheduled monuments are near Arbor Low henge, large irregular stone circle, linear bank and bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moat Low bowl barrow (9.5 km), Bowl barrow 450m east of Stanshope (9.6 km), Medieval settlement and associated field system immediately south of Ballidon village (9.9 km).

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