Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow west of Castlegate Lane

Bowl barrow west of Castlegate Lane

England
List entry 1008789
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow west of Castlegate Lane is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire. The site consists of a distinctive bowl-shaped earthwork characteristic of prehistoric burial mounds, which would have been constructed to cover the remains and grave goods of one or more individuals. Such barrows represent significant archaeological evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and burial practices across the Midlands, contributing to broader understanding of ceremonial and mortuary activity during the third and second millennia before the present era. The monument's survival and protected status reflect its importance as a tangible record of Derbyshire's early prehistory.

Bowl barrow west of Castlegate Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008789. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow west of Castlegate Lane?

Bowl barrow west of Castlegate Lane is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008789.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow west of Castlegate Lane?

Bowl barrow west of Castlegate Lane 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 1008789.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow west of Castlegate Lane?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bee Low bowl barrow (8.1 km), Medieval settlement on the north western slopes of Cales Dale, 490m north west of Cales Farm (8.1 km), Alport smelt mill (8.9 km).

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