Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows east of Hay Dale

Two bowl barrows east of Hay Dale

England
List entry 1008811
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows east of Hay Dale is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire. The site comprises two discrete mounded earthworks of the type characteristic of the Early Bronze Age, constructed as burial mounds over inhumed or cremated remains. Bowl barrows of this period, typically dating between approximately 2200 and 1500 BCE, represent a significant class of prehistoric funerary practice across the English uplands. The monument's location in the Derbyshire landscape reflects the placement of such burial sites on elevated or prominent terrain, a pattern consistent with Bronze Age mortuary custom in the region.

Two bowl barrows east of Hay Dale is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008811. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two bowl barrows east of Hay Dale?

Two bowl barrows east of Hay Dale is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008811.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows east of Hay Dale?

Two bowl barrows east of Hay Dale 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 1008811.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows east of Hay Dale?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Meadow Place bowl barrow (8 km), Calling Low bowl barrow (8 km), Bee Low bowl barrow (8.2 km).

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