Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBradley Park bowl barrow

Bradley Park bowl barrow

England
List entry 1008067
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bradley Park bowl barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire. The site consists of an earthen mound characteristic of bowl barrow construction, a burial form widely distributed across the English uplands and dating from the Bronze Age period. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents evidence of early funerary practice and the organization of Bronze Age communities in the Peak District region. The barrow's survival and scheduling reflect its archaeological importance as a source of information concerning prehistoric burial customs and settlement patterns in Derbyshire.

Bradley Park bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008067. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bradley Park bowl barrow?

Bradley Park bowl barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008067.

Who is responsible for protecting Bradley Park bowl barrow?

Bradley Park 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 1008067.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bradley Park bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Anglo-Scandinavian high cross shaft and medieval cross base in the churchyard of All Saints' Church (3.4 km), Moated site at Shirley Hall (3.4 km), Ravensdale deer park, lodge, mill and fishpond (3.7 km).

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