Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGib Hill oval barrow and bowl barrow

Gib Hill oval barrow and bowl barrow

England
List entry 1011088
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Gib Hill is a Neolithic and Bronze Age burial mound complex located near Pikehall in the Peak District of Derbyshire. The site comprises an oval barrow and bowl barrow situated on elevated moorland, representing successive phases of ritual burial activity spanning the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. The oval barrow is thought to be among the earlier monuments at the site, whilst the bowl barrow represents later Bronze Age burial practice. The barrows survive as substantial earthworks and form an important archaeological record of funerary customs in the upland regions of the English Midlands during prehistoric times.

Gib Hill oval barrow and bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011088. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gib Hill oval barrow and bowl barrow?

Gib Hill is a Neolithic and Bronze Age burial mound complex located near Pikehall in the Peak District of Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011088.

Who is responsible for protecting Gib Hill oval barrow and bowl barrow?

Gib Hill 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 1011088.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gib Hill oval barrow and bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moat Low bowl barrow (9.3 km), Stand Low hlaew (9.7 km), Bowl barrow south of Stanshope Pasture (9.8 km).

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