Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWind Low bowl barrow and standing cross

Wind Low bowl barrow and standing cross

England
List entry 1009570
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Wind Low bowl barrow and standing cross is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial mound located in Derbyshire, England. The site comprises a bowl barrow, a common funerary monument of this period, which would have served as a communal or individual burial chamber beneath an earthen mound. A standing cross, likely of medieval or later date, has been erected upon or near the barrow, representing a subsequent phase of ceremonial use or Christianisation of the landscape. The monument survives as a significant archaeological record of prehistoric burial practice in the Peak District region.

Wind Low bowl barrow and standing cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009570. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wind Low bowl barrow and standing cross?

Wind Low bowl barrow and standing cross is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial mound located in Derbyshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009570.

Who is responsible for protecting Wind Low bowl barrow and standing cross?

Wind Low bowl barrow and standing cross 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 1009570.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wind Low bowl barrow and standing cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows on Chelmorton Low (4.5 km), Nether Low bowl barrow (6 km), Two hlaews at Haslin House (6.9 km).

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