Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoot Low bowl barrow

Moot Low bowl barrow

England
List entry 1009015
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moot Low is a Bronze Age bowl barrow located in Derbyshire, England. The monument consists of a circular mound characteristic of burial practices during the Bronze Age, when such earthworks served as monuments for the interment of the deceased and their associated grave goods. The barrow's name reflects its historical landscape context, with "moot" deriving from Old English terminology associated with meeting places or significant topographical features. As a scheduled ancient monument, Moot Low represents an important survival of Derbyshire's prehistoric funerary archaeology and contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in the East Midlands region.

Moot Low bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009015. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moot Low bowl barrow?

Moot Low is a Bronze Age bowl barrow located in Derbyshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009015.

Who is responsible for protecting Moot Low bowl barrow?

Moot 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 1009015.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moot Low bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing cross in the churchyard of All Saints' Church (4.9 km), Anglian high cross in the churchyard of All Saints' Church (4.9 km), Bank Top bowl barrow (5.3 km).

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