Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows at Osmaston Fields, north

Two bowl barrows at Osmaston Fields, north

England
List entry 1010093
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows at Osmaston Fields, north is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising two earthen mounds located in Derbyshire. Bowl barrows of this type are among the most common burial monuments of the Bronze Age, typically constructed as simple dome-shaped mounds raised over cremated or inhumed remains. The barrows at Osmaston Fields represent typical examples of this funerary tradition, which flourished across Britain from approximately 2000 to 1000 BC. Such monuments frequently contained grave goods and reflect the burial practices and social structures of Bronze Age communities in the Midlands.

Two bowl barrows at Osmaston Fields, north is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010093. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows at Osmaston Fields, north?

Two bowl barrows at Osmaston Fields, north is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising two earthen mounds located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010093.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows at Osmaston Fields, north?

Two bowl barrows at Osmaston Fields, north 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 1010093.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows at Osmaston Fields, north?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site 60m west of Edlaston Hall (2 km), Wyaston hlaew (2.8 km), Moated site at Shirley Hall (4.6 km).

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