Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGrindlow bowl barrow

Grindlow bowl barrow

England
List entry 1011859
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Grindlow Bowl Barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire, England. The barrow takes the form of a substantial earthen mound, characteristic of burial practices during the Bronze Age period when such monuments were erected to mark high-status graves. The site is positioned on elevated terrain typical of Bronze Age barrow locations, which were often placed in prominent positions across the landscape. As a surviving example of Bronze Age mortuary architecture, it contributes to understanding of prehistoric burial customs and settlement patterns in the Peak District region.

Grindlow bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011859. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Grindlow bowl barrow?

Grindlow Bowl Barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011859.

Who is responsible for protecting Grindlow bowl barrow?

Grindlow 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 1011859.

What other scheduled monuments are near Grindlow bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rainslow Scrins 470m south west of Leadmines Farm (7 km), Mouldridge Grange, earthworks immediately south of Mouldrige Grange Farm (7.7 km), Aleck Low bowl barrow (8 km).

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