Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOne of two bowl barrows on Bole Hill

One of two bowl barrows on Bole Hill

England
List entry 1008942
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England
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Overview

History & significance

One of two bowl barrows on Bole Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Derbyshire. Bowl barrows are among the most common forms of prehistoric burial monument, consisting of a simple hemispherical or dome-shaped earthen mound raised over a central grave or graves. The Bole Hill examples represent typical funerary practices of the Bronze Age period, when such monuments were constructed across the upland regions of the Midlands and Peak District. These barrows form part of the wider Bronze Age landscape of ritual and burial activity documented across Derbyshire's moorland areas.

One of two bowl barrows on Bole Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008942. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is One of two bowl barrows on Bole Hill?

One of two bowl barrows on Bole Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008942.

Who is responsible for protecting One of two bowl barrows on Bole Hill?

One of two bowl barrows on Bole Hill 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 1008942.

What other scheduled monuments are near One of two bowl barrows on Bole Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Five Wells chambered tomb (4.8 km), Two bowl barrows on Chelmorton Low (5 km), Standing cross in the churchyard of St Michael and All Angels (5.6 km).

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