Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBlake Low bowl barrow

Blake Low bowl barrow

England
List entry 1011856
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Blake Low bowl barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire. The barrow consists of a circular mound of earth and stone constructed over a burial deposit, characteristic of the bowl barrow form that was widely built across Britain during the Bronze Age, roughly between 2200 and 1500 BCE. Such monuments served as visible markers of elite or significant individuals within prehistoric communities and often contained burials accompanied by grave goods. The site remains an important archaeological record of Bronze Age funerary practice in the East Midlands region.

Blake Low bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011856. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Blake Low bowl barrow?

Blake Low bowl barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011856.

Who is responsible for protecting Blake Low bowl barrow?

Blake 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 1011856.

What other scheduled monuments are near Blake Low bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Conksbury deserted medieval settlement (7.9 km), Bowl barrow on Haddon Fields (8.2 km), Rowsley Bridge (8.5 km).

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