Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwyford henge and Round Hill bowl barrow

Twyford henge and Round Hill bowl barrow

England
List entry 1011436
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Twyford henge and Round Hill bowl barrow is a Neolithic and Bronze Age monument complex located in Derbyshire, England. The site comprises a henge monument of Neolithic date alongside a bowl barrow of Bronze Age attribution, representing two distinct phases of prehistoric ritual and funerary practice within the same location. The monument survives as an archaeological earthwork, with both elements contributing to the understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and ceremonial activity in the East Midlands. The site's designation reflects its significance as evidence of sustained ritual use of the landscape across the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods.

Twyford henge and Round Hill bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011436. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Twyford henge and Round Hill bowl barrow?

Twyford henge and Round Hill bowl barrow is a Neolithic and Bronze Age monument complex located in Derbyshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011436.

Who is responsible for protecting Twyford henge and Round Hill bowl barrow?

Twyford henge and Round Hill 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 1011436.

What other scheduled monuments are near Twyford henge and Round Hill bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cursus and mini henges, of Neolithic date, round barrows of Neolithic/Early Bronze Age date, and settlements, enclosures and fields of late Iron Age/Romano-British date, immediately East of Willington either side of the A5132 (2.2 km), Viking barrow cemetery in Heath Wood (2.7 km), Swarkestone Lows round barrow cemetery and part of an aggregate field system 300m north west of The Lowes Farm (3.5 km).

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