Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSmerrill Moor bowl barrow

Smerrill Moor bowl barrow

England
List entry 1008010
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Smerrill Moor bowl barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Derbyshire, England. The monument comprises a rounded earthwork typical of bowl barrow construction, a funerary form prevalent during the Bronze Age in the British Isles. The barrow represents an important element of the prehistoric ritual landscape of the East Midlands and demonstrates the burial practices of Bronze Age communities in this region. Its survival as a scheduled monument reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of early metal-working societies and their ceremonial traditions.

Smerrill Moor bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008010. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Smerrill Moor bowl barrow?

Smerrill Moor bowl barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Derbyshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008010.

Who is responsible for protecting Smerrill Moor bowl barrow?

Smerrill Moor 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 1008010.

What other scheduled monuments are near Smerrill Moor bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Boars Low bowl barrow (8.3 km), Standing cross in the churchyard of All Saints' Church (8.4 km), Anglian high cross in the churchyard of All Saints' Church (8.4 km).

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