Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNether Low bowl barrow

Nether Low bowl barrow

England
List entry 1011207
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Nether Low bowl barrow is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial mound located in Derbyshire, England. The monument consists of a circular earthen mound characteristic of bowl barrow construction, a common form of burial architecture across the English uplands during the prehistoric period. The site represents an important example of funerary practice from this era and contributes to the archaeological understanding of settlement and burial patterns in the Peak District region. Like many barrows of its type, it would originally have contained inhumation burials, though subsequent disturbance and excavation history may have affected the survival of archaeological deposits.

Nether Low bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011207. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Nether Low bowl barrow?

Nether Low bowl barrow is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial mound located in Derbyshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011207.

Who is responsible for protecting Nether Low bowl barrow?

Nether 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 1011207.

What other scheduled monuments are near Nether Low bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 360m north-west of The Low (6.4 km), Bowl barrow 170m north of The Low (6.5 km), Parsley Hay bowl barrow (7 km).

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