Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAcklam Wold barrow group: a bowl barrow 150m south-west of Acklam Wold House

Acklam Wold barrow group: a bowl barrow 150m south-west of Acklam Wold House

England
List entry 1011571
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Acklam Wold barrow group is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. The principal feature is a bowl barrow situated approximately 150 metres south-west of Acklam Wold House, representing a characteristic funerary structure of the Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows of this type typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for communal ritual activity. The monument's survival and scheduling as a heritage asset reflects its importance to understanding prehistoric settlement and burial practices in the Yorkshire landscape.

Acklam Wold barrow group: a bowl barrow 150m south-west of Acklam Wold House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011571. View the official record →

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What is Acklam Wold barrow group: a bowl barrow 150m south-west of Acklam Wold House?

Acklam Wold barrow group is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011571.

Who is responsible for protecting Acklam Wold barrow group: a bowl barrow 150m south-west of Acklam Wold House?

Acklam Wold barrow group: a bowl barrow 150m south-west of Acklam Wold House 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 1011571.

What other scheduled monuments are near Acklam Wold barrow group: a bowl barrow 150m south-west of Acklam Wold House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of Archbishop's moated palace and fishponds, Hall Garth. (6.7 km), Round barrow 400m north east of Wold Farm, Bishop Wilton Wold (6.8 km), Round barrow 250m east of Wold Farm, Bishop Wilton Wold (7.1 km).

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