Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Huggate Wold, 580m north west of Horsedale Plantation

Bowl barrow on Huggate Wold, 580m north west of Horsedale Plantation

England
List entry 1013857
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Huggate Wold is a Bronze Age burial mound located in the Wolds of the East Riding of Yorkshire. The monument consists of a circular earthwork with a pronounced central mound, characteristic of bowl barrows constructed during the Bronze Age period as repositories for the cremated or inhumed remains of individuals of probable social significance. Such barrows are typically found in clusters across the Yorkshire Wolds, forming part of the extensive ritual and burial landscape established during the second millennium BCE. The site's positioning on Huggate Wold reflects the Bronze Age practice of locating burial monuments on elevated, open terrain, allowing them to command views across the surrounding landscape.

Bowl barrow on Huggate Wold, 580m north west of Horsedale Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013857. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow on Huggate Wold, 580m north west of Horsedale Plantation?

Bowl barrow on Huggate Wold is a Bronze Age burial mound located in the Wolds of the East Riding of Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013857.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Huggate Wold, 580m north west of Horsedale Plantation?

Bowl barrow on Huggate Wold, 580m north west of Horsedale Plantation 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 1013857.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Huggate Wold, 580m north west of Horsedale Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 915m north east of Dalton Gates Farm (6.7 km), Round barrow 930m north east of Dalton Gates Farm (6.7 km), Two round barrows 820m north east of Dalton Gates Farm (6.8 km).

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