Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBole Hill bowl barrow

Bole Hill bowl barrow

England
List entry 1011202
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bole Hill bowl barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire, England. The site consists of a round barrow of the type characteristic of Bronze Age burial practice, when such earthen mounds were constructed to mark the graves of notable individuals or families. The barrow's physical form reflects the standard bowl barrow design, comprising a circular mound of earth and stone raised over an inhumed burial. As a scheduled ancient monument, Bole Hill bowl barrow represents an important archaeological survival of prehistoric funerary practice in the Peak District region.

Bole Hill bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011202. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bole Hill bowl barrow?

Bole Hill 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 1011202.

Who is responsible for protecting Bole Hill bowl barrow?

Bole Hill 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 1011202.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bole Hill bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long Dale bowl barrow (6.9 km), Smerrill Barn bowl barrow (7.4 km), End Low bowl barrow (7.6 km).

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