Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBarrow in Aswarby Park

Barrow in Aswarby Park

England
List entry 1004992
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Barrow in Aswarby Park is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Lincolnshire. The monument survives as an earthwork within the landscaped grounds of Aswarby Park, where it has been preserved as part of the designed landscape. As a barrow, it represents funerary practice during the Bronze Age period, when such mounds were constructed to cover inhumations or cremations of the deceased. The site's survival within the park setting, rather than in open countryside, has afforded it protection and contributes to its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric settlement and burial customs in the region.

Barrow in Aswarby Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004992. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barrow in Aswarby Park?

Barrow in Aswarby Park is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004992.

Who is responsible for protecting Barrow in Aswarby Park?

Barrow in Aswarby Park 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 1004992.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barrow in Aswarby Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site, Newton (4.2 km), Bowl barrow 400m south east of Moat Farm (4.4 km), Haceby moated site (5 km).

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