Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMiddleton Moor platformed bowl barrow

Middleton Moor platformed bowl barrow

England
List entry 1009028
Nation
England
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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 mound constructed upon an artificial platform, a distinctive architectural feature that reflects deliberate landscape modification typical of later prehistoric burial practices. The site dates to the Bronze Age period, when such earthworks served as prominent markers for elite or community burials across the upland regions of the Midlands. The platformed construction suggests careful ceremonial planning and represents an important example of Bronze Age mortuary architecture in the region.

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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