Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFriden Hollow bowl barrow

Friden Hollow bowl barrow

England
List entry 1008004
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Friden Hollow bowl barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Derbyshire, England. The site consists of a substantial earthen mound characteristic of bowl barrow construction, a funerary form prevalent during the Bronze Age across the English landscape. Bowl barrows of this type typically functioned as burial chambers for individuals of status within their communities, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the material culture of their period. The monument survives as an important archaeological record of Bronze Age mortuary practices and settlement patterns in the Peak District region.

Friden Hollow bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008004. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Friden Hollow bowl barrow?

Friden Hollow bowl barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Derbyshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008004.

Who is responsible for protecting Friden Hollow bowl barrow?

Friden Hollow 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 1008004.

What other scheduled monuments are near Friden Hollow bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Boars Low bowl barrow (8.7 km), Cromwell's Low bowl barrow (8.9 km), Civil War redoubt 150m east of Tissington Hall (9 km).

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