Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTup Low bowl barrow

Tup Low bowl barrow

England
List entry 1008058
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tup Low bowl barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire, England. The site consists of a earthen mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common burial form across Britain during the Bronze Age period, roughly dating from around 2000 to 1500 BC. Bowl barrows typically comprised a circular mound of earth and stone constructed over a primary burial, often accompanied by grave goods that reflect the status and beliefs of the interred individual. The monument remains an important archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the Peak District region.

Tup Low bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008058. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tup Low bowl barrow?

Tup Low bowl barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008058.

Who is responsible for protecting Tup Low bowl barrow?

Tup 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 1008058.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tup Low bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Magpie, Dirty Red Soil, Maypit, Horsesteps and Great Red Soil lead mines and a limekiln, 590m south east of Johnson Lane Farm (8.9 km), Anglo-Scandinavian high cross from Two Dales, Darley, now in the churchyard of All Saints' Church (9 km), Anglian high cross in the churchyard of All Saints' Church (9 km).

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