Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 120m north of Tor Dike on Little Hunters Sleets

Bowl barrow 120m north of Tor Dike on Little Hunters Sleets

England
List entry 1012596
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 120m north of Tor Dike on Little Hunters Sleets is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. The barrow takes the form of a low, roughly circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type of the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained inhumation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points within the prehistoric landscape. The barrow's survival and official designation reflect its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement and burial practice in the Yorkshire region.

Bowl barrow 120m north of Tor Dike on Little Hunters Sleets is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012596. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow 120m north of Tor Dike on Little Hunters Sleets?

Bowl barrow 120m north of Tor Dike on Little Hunters Sleets is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012596.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 120m north of Tor Dike on Little Hunters Sleets?

Bowl barrow 120m north of Tor Dike on Little Hunters Sleets 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 1012596.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 120m north of Tor Dike on Little Hunters Sleets?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement sites NW of Kilnsey (7.1 km), Enclosures and house sites NE of Hill Castles Scar (7.3 km), Hut circle, farm site and enclosures 340yds (310m) NE of Wassa Hill (7.5 km).

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