Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLiffs Low bowl barrow

Liffs Low bowl barrow

England
List entry 1010969
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Liffs Low is a Bronze Age bowl barrow situated in Derbyshire, England. The monument consists of a circular earthen mound characteristic of funerary monuments constructed during the Bronze Age, a period when such burial structures were widely erected across the British landscape. Bowl barrows of this type typically contained inhumed or cremated remains, often accompanied by grave goods that reflect the status and beliefs of Bronze Age communities. The site remains a significant archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the East Midlands region.

Liffs Low bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010969. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Liffs Low bowl barrow?

Liffs Low is a Bronze Age bowl barrow situated in Derbyshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010969.

Who is responsible for protecting Liffs Low bowl barrow?

Liffs 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 1010969.

What other scheduled monuments are near Liffs Low bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 460m north-east of Blore (7.9 km), Lady Low bowl barrow (8 km), Bowl barrow on Hazelton Hill (8.3 km).

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