Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAcklam Wold barrow group: two bowl barrows on Wooing Nab

Acklam Wold barrow group: two bowl barrows on Wooing Nab

England
List entry 1011537
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Acklam Wold barrow group is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Wooing Nab in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises two bowl barrows, which represent the characteristic round mound form typical of Bronze Age funerary practices in northern England. These earthworks reflect the ritual burial traditions and territorial organization of Bronze Age communities in the region. The barrows remain visible landscape features, contributing to understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and ceremonial practices across the Yorkshire uplands.

Acklam Wold barrow group: two bowl barrows on Wooing Nab is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011537. View the official record →

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What is Acklam Wold barrow group: two bowl barrows on Wooing Nab?

Acklam Wold barrow group is a Bronze Age burial monument located on Wooing Nab in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011537.

Who is responsible for protecting Acklam Wold barrow group: two bowl barrows on Wooing Nab?

Acklam Wold barrow group: two bowl barrows on Wooing Nab 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 1011537.

What other scheduled monuments are near Acklam Wold barrow group: two bowl barrows on Wooing Nab?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of Archbishop's moated palace and fishponds, Hall Garth. (6.9 km), Round barrow 400m north east of Wold Farm, Bishop Wilton Wold (7.1 km), Section of linear boundary dyke 160m west of High Callis Wold Farm (7.4 km).

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