Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHarthill Moor bowl barrow

Harthill Moor bowl barrow

England
List entry 1009435
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Harthill Moor bowl barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Derbyshire, England. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrow construction, a form of funerary monument widespread across the British landscape during the Bronze Age. The barrow represents an important example of prehistoric burial practice and ritual landscape development in the East Midlands region. Such monuments typically contained cremated or inhumed human remains, often accompanied by grave goods, though specific details of any interment at this site would require archaeological investigation to establish with certainty.

Harthill Moor bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009435. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Harthill Moor bowl barrow?

Harthill Moor bowl barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Derbyshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009435.

Who is responsible for protecting Harthill Moor bowl barrow?

Harthill Moor 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 1009435.

What other scheduled monuments are near Harthill Moor bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Harboro' Cave (7.6 km), Romano-British settlement and field system at Rainster Rocks (7.8 km), Round Low bowl barrow (7.8 km).

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