Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow on Westwood Common, 150m north of Blackmill

Bowl barrow on Westwood Common, 150m north of Blackmill

England
List entry 1013991
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow on Westwood Common, 150m north of Blackmill is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Yorkshire, England. The monument consists of a circular earthen mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type constructed during the Bronze Age, roughly between 2200 and 700 BCE. Such barrows typically served as burial places for individuals of some social standing and often contained cremated or inhumed remains along with grave goods. The barrow's survival on Westwood Common represents an important archaeological record of prehistoric burial practices and settlement patterns in the Yorkshire region.

Bowl barrow on Westwood Common, 150m north of Blackmill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013991. View the official record →

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What is Bowl barrow on Westwood Common, 150m north of Blackmill?

Bowl barrow on Westwood Common, 150m north of Blackmill is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013991.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow on Westwood Common, 150m north of Blackmill?

Bowl barrow on Westwood Common, 150m north of Blackmill 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 1013991.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow on Westwood Common, 150m north of Blackmill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Square barrow on Westwood Common, 120m south of Blackmill (0.3 km), Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 350m west of Butt Farm (2.2 km), Beverley sanctuary limit stone, Walkington cross (2.4 km).

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