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 is a henge monument located in Derbyshire, England, dating to the Neolithic period. The site comprises a henge structure alongside an oval barrow and bowl barrow, representing a complex of ritual and funerary monuments that illustrate the multi-phase use of the location across prehistory. The henge itself would have functioned as a ceremonial or gathering place, whilst the barrows indicate subsequent Bronze Age funerary activity at the same location. Together, these monuments demonstrate the continuity of ritual significance at this Derbyshire site from the Neolithic through to the Bronze Age.

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 is a henge monument located in Derbyshire, England, dating to the Neolithic period. 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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