Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMiddleton Moor platformed bowl barrow

Middleton Moor platformed bowl barrow

England
List entry 1009028
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Middleton Moor platformed bowl barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire, England. The barrow comprises a bowl-shaped earthen mound constructed upon an artificially levelled platform, a characteristic feature of certain Bronze Age burial practices in upland regions. As a platformed bowl barrow, it represents a distinctive variant of Bronze Age burial architecture that reflects the ritual and constructional methods of its period. The monument survives as an important archaeological record of prehistoric funerary custom and settlement patterns in the Peak District landscape.

Middleton Moor platformed bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009028. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Middleton Moor platformed bowl barrow?

Middleton Moor platformed 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 1009028.

Who is responsible for protecting Middleton Moor platformed bowl barrow?

Middleton Moor platformed 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 1009028.

What other scheduled monuments are near Middleton Moor platformed bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement and part of an open field system, 250m north west of Callow Hall (3.7 km), Callow Hall moated site (3.9 km), Bank Top bowl barrow (6.2 km).

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