Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBank Top oval barrow

Bank Top oval barrow

England
List entry 1008937
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bank Top oval barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Derbyshire. The monument survives as an oval earthwork of modest elevation, characteristic of burial mounds from these prehistoric periods. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents evidence of early funerary practice in the Peak District region, contributing to our understanding of settlement and ritual activity in prehistoric Derbyshire.

Bank Top oval barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008937. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bank Top oval barrow?

Bank Top oval barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008937.

Who is responsible for protecting Bank Top oval barrow?

Bank Top oval 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 1008937.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bank Top oval barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval moated site, ridge and furrow, and mill site at Sturston (5.1 km), Medieval settlement and open field system immediately north of Old Hall (5.4 km), Hulland Old Hall moat, enclosure, chapel site and four fishponds. (6 km).

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