Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBull Ring henge, oval barrow and bowl barrow

Bull Ring henge, oval barrow and bowl barrow

England
List entry 1011204
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bull Ring henge is a Neolithic and Bronze Age ceremonial and burial complex located near Dove Holes in the Peak District of Derbyshire. The site comprises an oval barrow, a bowl barrow, and a henge monument, representing multiple phases of prehistoric activity spanning from the Neolithic period through the Bronze Age. The barrows serve as burial mounds characteristic of funerary practice during these periods, whilst the henge element indicates the site's role in ritual and ceremonial gatherings. The complex demonstrates the long-term significance of this location within the prehistoric landscape of the High Peak.

Bull Ring henge, oval barrow and bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011204. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bull Ring henge, oval barrow and bowl barrow?

Bull Ring henge is a Neolithic and Bronze Age ceremonial and burial complex located near Dove Holes in the Peak District of Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011204.

Who is responsible for protecting Bull Ring henge, oval barrow and bowl barrow?

Bull Ring henge, oval barrow and 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 1011204.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bull Ring henge, oval barrow and bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cowdale Quarry limestone extraction and processing site 540m north east of Staden Manor (5.8 km), Cow Low bowl barrow (Tunstead Quarry) (5.8 km), Staden earthwork (6.2 km).

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