Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAldergate Bank round barrow, 875m north west of Wether Cote

Aldergate Bank round barrow, 875m north west of Wether Cote

England
List entry 1019514
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Aldergate Bank round barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument located approximately 875 metres north-west of Wether Cote in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises a round barrow, a characteristic funerary structure of the Bronze Age period that served as a burial mound for high-status individuals or family groups. Such monuments are significant indicators of settlement patterns and social organisation during the Bronze Age, and their distribution across the Yorkshire landscape reflects the region's importance as a centre of prehistoric activity. The barrow survives as an earthwork feature and remains an important archaeological record of Bronze Age burial practices in northern England.

Aldergate Bank round barrow, 875m north west of Wether Cote is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019514. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Aldergate Bank round barrow, 875m north west of Wether Cote?

Aldergate Bank round barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument located approximately 875 metres north-west of Wether Cote in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019514.

Who is responsible for protecting Aldergate Bank round barrow, 875m north west of Wether Cote?

Aldergate Bank round barrow, 875m north west of Wether Cote 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 1019514.

What other scheduled monuments are near Aldergate Bank round barrow, 875m north west of Wether Cote?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross called Stony Cross on the A170 920m south east of Highfield House (5.9 km), Pockley Gates round barrow 600m west of Beadlam Grange (5.9 km), Round barrow 60m north east of Riccal Bridge (6 km).

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