Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBole Hill bowl barrow

Bole Hill bowl barrow

England
List entry 1011202
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bole Hill bowl barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Derbyshire, England. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary structure of the Bronze Age period. Such barrows typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods that reflect the social status of the deceased. The site represents an important element of the Bronze Age ceremonial and burial landscape of 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 burial mound 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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