Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Wetton Hill 650m north-west of Under Wetton

Bowl barrow on Wetton Hill 650m north-west of Under Wetton

England
List entry 1008719
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Wetton Hill is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in the Peak District area of Staffordshire. The barrow consists of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of burial structures from this period, constructed to mark and contain inhumation or cremation deposits. Its position on Wetton Hill places it within a landscape that shows evidence of sustained prehistoric activity and settlement. The monument survives as an upstanding feature and remains archaeologically significant as one of numerous barrows distributed across the upland regions of the Peak District, contributing to understanding of mortuary practices and territorial organisation in early prehistory.

Bowl barrow on Wetton Hill 650m north-west of Under Wetton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008719. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Wetton Hill 650m north-west of Under Wetton?

Bowl barrow on Wetton Hill is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in the Peak District area of Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008719.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Wetton Hill 650m north-west of Under Wetton?

Bowl barrow on Wetton Hill 650m north-west of Under Wetton 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 1008719.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Wetton Hill 650m north-west of Under Wetton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 220m north of Dale Abbey Farm (8.5 km), Bowl barrow 190m north of Dale Abbey Farm (8.5 km), Bowl barrow 150m south-east of Cliff Top (8.8 km).

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