Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBank Top bowl barrow

Bank Top bowl barrow

England
List entry 1008938
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bank Top bowl barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire, England. The site consists of a bowl barrow, a type of burial mound characterised by a central burial chamber surrounded by an earthen bank, typical of the Early Bronze Age period. As part of Derbyshire's significant barrow landscape, the monument contributes to the archaeological record of prehistoric burial practices in the Peak District region. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1008938, reflecting its recognised importance as a surviving example of Bronze Age mortuary architecture.

Bank Top bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008938. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bank Top bowl barrow?

Bank Top bowl barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008938.

Who is responsible for protecting Bank Top bowl barrow?

Bank Top 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 1008938.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bank Top bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval moated site, ridge and furrow, and mill site at Sturston (5.2 km), Medieval settlement and open field system immediately north of Old Hall (5.5 km), Hulland Old Hall moat, enclosure, chapel site and four fishponds. (6.1 km).

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