Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDane's Graves

Dane's Graves

England
List entry 1005230
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Dane's Graves is a Bronze Age barrow cemetery located near Driffield in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The site comprises multiple burial mounds dating to the Early Bronze Age, approximately 2000 to 1500 BC, and represents one of the more substantial barrow groups surviving in Yorkshire. The cemetery reflects the funerary practices of Bronze Age communities, with individual barrows containing cremated and inhumed remains alongside grave goods including pottery and metalwork. The site has been subject to archaeological investigation over several centuries, which has provided evidence of the burial practices and social organisation of Bronze Age populations in the region.

Dane's Graves is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005230. View the official record →

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What is Dane's Graves?

Dane's Graves is a Bronze Age barrow cemetery located near Driffield in the East Riding of Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005230.

Who is responsible for protecting Dane's Graves?

Dane's Graves 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 1005230.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dane's Graves?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moot Hill motte and bailey castle, and site of a medieval moated manor (5 km), Western bowl barrow of a pair, 310m SSE of Springwell Farm (5.6 km), Eastern bowl barrow of a pair, 350m south east of Springwell Farm (5.6 km).

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