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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Overview

History & significance

Acklam Wold barrow group is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, comprising a bowl barrow situated approximately 220 metres north-west of Acklam Wold House. The barrow represents a characteristic form of funerary monument from the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were constructed over cremated or inhumed remains as markers of individual or family status. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork, preserving evidence of prehistoric burial practice and settlement patterns in the Yorkshire landscape. The site is designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the National Heritage List for England reference 1011543.

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 burial monument located in Yorkshire, comprising a bowl barrow situated approximately 220 metres north-west of Acklam Wold House. 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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