Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCross Low bowl barrow

Cross Low bowl barrow

England
List entry 1011009
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cross Low bowl barrow is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire. The monument consists of a substantial earthen mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a burial form widespread across Britain during the prehistoric period. Cross Low is situated in an area of Derbyshire rich in prehistoric remains, reflecting the importance of this region for ritual and burial practices in antiquity. The barrow represents evidence of communal or elite burial practices during the later prehistoric period, though detailed records of excavation and internal structure remain limited in modern scholarly sources.

Cross Low bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011009. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross Low bowl barrow?

Cross Low bowl barrow is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011009.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross Low bowl barrow?

Cross 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 1011009.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross Low bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement including part of open field system, 200m south of Bank Farm (7.5 km), Bowl barrow 150m south-east of Cliff Top (7.9 km), Bowl barrow on Marten Hill (8 km).

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