Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Withery Low

Bowl barrow on Withery Low

England
List entry 1008935
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Withery Low is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Derbyshire. The barrow takes the form of a simple mound of earth and stone, characteristic of the bowl barrow type that was widely constructed across Britain during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments served as burial places for individuals of status within prehistoric communities, and their distribution across the landscape provides evidence for settlement patterns and territorial organisation during this era. The barrow's survival as an upstanding archaeological feature contributes to the understanding of Bronze Age funerary practices in the East Midlands region.

Bowl barrow on Withery Low is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008935. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow on Withery Low?

Bowl barrow on Withery Low is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008935.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Withery Low?

Bowl barrow on Withery Low 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 1008935.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Withery Low?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn at Gospel Hillocks, Cowdale (5.2 km), Oval Cairn at Gospel Hillocks, Cowdale (5.3 km), Bowl barrow known as Priestcliffe Low, 200m west of Low End Farm (5.6 km).

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