Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCromwell's Low bowl barrow

Cromwell's Low bowl barrow

England
List entry 1010968
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cromwell's Low bowl barrow is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire, England. The barrow takes the form of a low, rounded earthen mound characteristic of bowl barrow construction, a burial form prevalent in prehistoric Britain during the third and second millennia before the present era. The site represents an important example of early mortuary practice in the East Midlands region and reflects the ritual and social significance accorded to burial practices during the prehistoric period. The monument has been recognised and protected as a heritage asset, reflecting its archaeological value in understanding prehistoric settlement and ceremonial activity in Derbyshire.

Cromwell's Low bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010968. View the official record →

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What is Cromwell's Low bowl barrow?

Cromwell's Low bowl barrow is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010968.

Who is responsible for protecting Cromwell's Low bowl barrow?

Cromwell's Low 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 1010968.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cromwell's Low bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mayfield strip lynchets (6.6 km), Bowl barrow on Weaver Hills 600m south of Weaver Farm (8.3 km), Tinker's Inn bowl barrow, north (8.3 km).

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