Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMeadow Place bowl barrow

Meadow Place bowl barrow

England
List entry 1008000
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Meadow Place bowl barrow is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire, England. The barrow survives as a prominent earthen mound characteristic of its type, constructed as a burial structure during the prehistoric period. Bowl barrows of this kind were typically raised over single or multiple interments and served as territorial markers within the landscape. The monument remains of archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric mortuary practice and settlement patterns in the Peak District region.

Meadow Place bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008000. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Meadow Place bowl barrow?

Meadow Place bowl barrow is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008000.

Who is responsible for protecting Meadow Place bowl barrow?

Meadow Place 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 1008000.

What other scheduled monuments are near Meadow Place bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval grange and field system, 200m south of Royston Grange (8.5 km), Romano-British field wall and embankment, 200m south west of Roystone Grange (8.6 km), Romano-British field system, 420m south east of Roystone Grange (8.6 km).

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