Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAcklam Wold barrow group: a bowl barrow 220m north-west of Acklam Wold House

Acklam Wold barrow group: a bowl barrow 220m north-west of Acklam Wold House

England
List entry 1011543
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Acklam Wold barrow group is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising a bowl barrow situated approximately 220 metres north-west of Acklam Wold House in Yorkshire, England. The barrow represents a characteristic form of burial mound construction typical of the Bronze Age period, when such earthworks served as prominent markers in the landscape for high-status individuals or family groups. The monument's survival, despite centuries of agricultural use, demonstrates the durability of these ancient earthwork constructions. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important archaeological record of Bronze Age mortuary practices in the Yorkshire region.

Acklam Wold barrow group: a bowl barrow 220m north-west of Acklam Wold House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011543. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Acklam Wold barrow group: a bowl barrow 220m north-west of Acklam Wold House?

Acklam Wold barrow group is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising a bowl barrow situated approximately 220 metres north-west of Acklam Wold House in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011543.

Who is responsible for protecting Acklam Wold barrow group: a bowl barrow 220m north-west of Acklam Wold House?

Acklam Wold barrow group: a bowl barrow 220m 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 1011543.

What other scheduled monuments are near Acklam Wold barrow group: a bowl barrow 220m 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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