Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow and wayside cross WSW of Pilsley

Bowl barrow and wayside cross WSW of Pilsley

England
List entry 1009290
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow and wayside cross WSW of Pilsley is a scheduled ancient monument combining two distinct heritage features in Derbyshire. The bowl barrow represents a funerary monument of Bronze Age date, characteristic of the burial practices of the second millennium BC across the English uplands. The wayside cross is a later medieval addition to the landscape, likely erected during the medieval period to serve devotional or waymarking functions along established routes. Together these monuments illustrate the long chronological depth of human activity and spiritual significance at this Derbyshire location.

Bowl barrow and wayside cross WSW of Pilsley is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009290. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow and wayside cross WSW of Pilsley?

Bowl barrow and wayside cross WSW of Pilsley is a scheduled ancient monument combining two distinct heritage features in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009290.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow and wayside cross WSW of Pilsley?

Bowl barrow and wayside cross WSW of Pilsley 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 1009290.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow and wayside cross WSW of Pilsley?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Harthill Moor bowl barrow (8.3 km), Cratcliff Rocks defended settlement (8.5 km), Cratcliff Rocks hermitage (8.5 km).

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