Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEastern bowl barrow of a pair known as the Butt Hills

Eastern bowl barrow of a pair known as the Butt Hills

England
List entry 1013619
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Eastern bowl barrow of the Butt Hills is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Yorkshire, England. The site forms one of a recognised pair of barrows at this location, representing a common funerary practice of the Bronze Age period when prominent individuals were commemorated with earthen mounds constructed over their graves. Bowl barrows of this type are characterised by their simple hemispherical form, a standard burial monument typology across prehistoric Britain. The Butt Hills barrows contribute to the archaeological evidence of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practices in the Yorkshire landscape.

Eastern bowl barrow of a pair known as the Butt Hills is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013619. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Eastern bowl barrow of a pair known as the Butt Hills?

The Eastern bowl barrow of the Butt Hills is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013619.

Who is responsible for protecting Eastern bowl barrow of a pair known as the Butt Hills?

Eastern bowl barrow of a pair known as the Butt Hills 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 1013619.

What other scheduled monuments are near Eastern bowl barrow of a pair known as the Butt Hills?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Western bowl barrow of a pair known as the Butt Hills (0.1 km), The Bayle Gate, Bridlington (0.5 km), Deserted medieval village of Hilderthorpe with associated ridge and furrow field system (2.3 km).

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