Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAcklam Wold barrow group: a bowl barrow 180m north-west of Acklam Wold House

Acklam Wold barrow group: a bowl barrow 180m north-west of Acklam Wold House

England
List entry 1011545
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Acklam Wold barrow group is a Bronze Age burial monument located in North Yorkshire, comprising a bowl barrow situated approximately 180 metres north-west of Acklam Wold House. The barrow represents a characteristic funerary monument of the Early Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were constructed as communal or high-status burial sites across the Yorkshire landscape. The monument survives as a substantial earthwork despite centuries of agricultural use, preserving evidence of prehistoric funerary practices and settlement patterns in the region. Its designation as a nationally important heritage asset reflects its archaeological significance as part of the broader barrow landscape characteristic of Bronze Age Yorkshire.

Acklam Wold barrow group: a bowl barrow 180m north-west of Acklam Wold House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011545. View the official record →

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What is Acklam Wold barrow group: a bowl barrow 180m north-west of Acklam Wold House?

Acklam Wold barrow group is a Bronze Age burial monument located in North Yorkshire, comprising a bowl barrow situated approximately 180 metres north-west of Acklam Wold House. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011545.

Who is responsible for protecting Acklam Wold barrow group: a bowl barrow 180m north-west of Acklam Wold House?

Acklam Wold barrow group: a bowl barrow 180m north-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 1011545.

What other scheduled monuments are near Acklam Wold barrow group: a bowl barrow 180m north-west of Acklam Wold House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of Archbishop's moated palace and fishponds, Hall Garth. (7 km), Round barrow 400m north east of Wold Farm, Bishop Wilton Wold (7 km), Round barrow 250m east of Wold Farm, Bishop Wilton Wold (7.4 km).

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