Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows at Rockhurst

Two bowl barrows at Rockhurst

England
List entry 1008997
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows at Rockhurst is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire. These earthwork barrows represent a characteristic burial form of the Bronze Age period, when such mounded structures were constructed to commemorate the deceased and serve as focal points within the landscape. The site comprises two distinct bowl-shaped mounds, typical examples of the barrow tradition that flourished across the English uplands during the second millennium BCE. As scheduled ancient monuments, the barrows preserve evidence of prehistoric burial practices and settlement patterns in the Derbyshire region.

Two bowl barrows at Rockhurst is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008997. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two bowl barrows at Rockhurst?

Two bowl barrows at Rockhurst is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008997.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows at Rockhurst?

Two bowl barrows at Rockhurst 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 1008997.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows at Rockhurst?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bank Top bowl barrow (6 km), Bank Top oval barrow (6.1 km), Medieval settlement, including fishpond and open field system, immediately north and 240m south of Lea Cottage Farm (6.2 km).

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