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Swarkestone Lows round barrow cemetery is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire, comprising a cluster of burial mounds situated approximately 300 metres north-west of The Lowes Farm. The site consists of multiple round barrows representing a significant concentration of Bronze Age burial activity in the landscape. Associated with the barrow cemetery is evidence of an aggregate field system, indicating contemporary or sequential land use patterns that illuminate the broader settlement and agricultural context of the prehistoric community. The monument is designated as a scheduled ancient monument reflecting its importance for understanding Bronze Age funerary practices and territorial organisation in the East Midlands region.
Swarkestone Lows round barrow cemetery and part of an aggregate field system 300m north west of The Lowes Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019060. View the official record →
Swarkestone Lows round barrow cemetery is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire, comprising a cluster of burial mounds situated approximately 300 metres north-west of The Lowes Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019060.
Swarkestone Lows round barrow cemetery and part of an aggregate field system 300m north west of The Lowes Farm 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 1019060.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Swarkestone Bridge (1.3 km), Settlement site (2.1 km), Twyford henge and Round Hill bowl barrow (3.5 km).
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