Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow west of Driffield Beck, 220m south west of King's Mill

Bowl barrow west of Driffield Beck, 220m south west of King's Mill

England
List entry 1015310
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow west of Driffield Beck, 220m south west of King's Mill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The barrow takes the form of a simple hemispherical mound characteristic of Early Bronze Age burial practices, dating to approximately 2000 to 1500 BCE. Such monuments were constructed to cover single or multiple inhumations, often accompanied by grave goods that reflected the social status of the deceased. The site's survival to the present day, despite agricultural activity in the surrounding landscape, testifies to the enduring presence of Bronze Age funerary traditions in the Yorkshire region.

Bowl barrow west of Driffield Beck, 220m south west of King's Mill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015310. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow west of Driffield Beck, 220m south west of King's Mill?

Bowl barrow west of Driffield Beck, 220m south west of King's Mill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015310.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow west of Driffield Beck, 220m south west of King's Mill?

Bowl barrow west of Driffield Beck, 220m south west of King's Mill 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 1015310.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow west of Driffield Beck, 220m south west of King's Mill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Eastern bowl barrow of a pair, 350m south east of Springwell Farm (1.7 km), Western bowl barrow of a pair, 310m SSE of Springwell Farm (1.8 km), Site of deserted village of Sunderlandwick (2.2 km).

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