Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLord's Seat bowl barrow

Lord's Seat bowl barrow

England
List entry 1008055
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lord's Seat bowl barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire. The barrow takes the form of a circular earthen mound characteristic of bowl barrow construction, a burial form prevalent during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained inhumations or cremations of individuals of some status, often accompanied by grave goods. The site's survival and scheduled protection reflect its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the East Midlands region.

Lord's Seat bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008055. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lord's Seat bowl barrow?

Lord's Seat bowl barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008055.

Who is responsible for protecting Lord's Seat bowl barrow?

Lord's Seat 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 1008055.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lord's Seat bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Tong bowl barrow and long barrow (6.5 km), Tides Low bowl barrow, limekiln and standing stone (6.7 km), Tideslow Rake lead rake and lime kiln (6.8 km).

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