Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAcklam Wold barrow group: a bowl barrow 300m south-east of Acklam Wold House

Acklam Wold barrow group: a bowl barrow 300m south-east of Acklam Wold House

England
List entry 1011570
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Acklam Wold barrow group is a Bronze Age funerary monument located near Acklam Wold House in Yorkshire. The site comprises a bowl barrow situated approximately 300 metres south-east of the house, representing a characteristic burial monument of the Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows of this type were typically constructed as earthwork mounds raised over cremated or inhumed remains, often serving as focal points for ceremonial and funerary activity within prehistoric communities. The monument's preservation and official designation reflect its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement and burial practice in the region.

Acklam Wold barrow group: a bowl barrow 300m south-east of Acklam Wold House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011570. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Acklam Wold barrow group: a bowl barrow 300m south-east of Acklam Wold House?

Acklam Wold barrow group is a Bronze Age funerary monument located near Acklam Wold House in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011570.

Who is responsible for protecting Acklam Wold barrow group: a bowl barrow 300m south-east of Acklam Wold House?

Acklam Wold barrow group: a bowl barrow 300m south-east 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 1011570.

What other scheduled monuments are near Acklam Wold barrow group: a bowl barrow 300m south-east of Acklam Wold House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Section of double linear boundary dyke 300m north east of Millington Grange Farm (7.7 km), Section of linear boundary dyke on Cow Moor, Millington Dale (9.4 km), Round barrow 390m south-west of High Barn Farm (9.9 km).

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