Scheduled MonumentsEnglandElla Hill round barrow

Ella Hill round barrow

England
List entry 1018622
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ella Hill round barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Yorkshire, England. The monument survives as a substantial earthwork and forms part of the archaeological record of prehistoric funerary practice in the region. As a round barrow, it represents the characteristic burial tradition of the Bronze Age period, when such mounds were constructed to mark the graves of individuals or small family groups. The site retains archaeological significance for understanding settlement patterns and burial customs of Bronze Age Yorkshire communities.

Ella Hill round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018622. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ella Hill round barrow?

Ella Hill round barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018622.

Who is responsible for protecting Ella Hill round barrow?

Ella Hill round barrow 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 1018622.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ella Hill round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Four round barrows 780m north east of Littlewood Lodge (1 km), Ling Howe long barrow (1 km), Three round barrows 800m north east of Littlewood Lodge (1.1 km).

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