Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnclosed cremation cemetery in Wykeham Forest, 230m south of Loft Howe

Enclosed cremation cemetery in Wykeham Forest, 230m south of Loft Howe

England
List entry 1017097
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Enclosed cremation cemetery in Wykeham Forest is an Iron Age burial site located in Yorkshire, situated approximately 230 metres south of Loft Howe. The monument consists of an enclosed cemetery defined by boundary features, within which cremated remains were deposited during the Iron Age period. Such enclosed cremation cemeteries represent important evidence for burial practices and social organisation among Iron Age communities in northern Britain. The site contributes to archaeological understanding of funerary customs and settlement patterns in the region during the pre-Roman Iron Age.

Enclosed cremation cemetery in Wykeham Forest, 230m south of Loft Howe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017097. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosed cremation cemetery in Wykeham Forest, 230m south of Loft Howe?

Enclosed cremation cemetery in Wykeham Forest is an Iron Age burial site located in Yorkshire, situated approximately 230 metres south of Loft Howe. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017097.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosed cremation cemetery in Wykeham Forest, 230m south of Loft Howe?

Enclosed cremation cemetery in Wykeham Forest, 230m south of Loft Howe 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 1017097.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosed cremation cemetery in Wykeham Forest, 230m south of Loft Howe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Northern of two round barrows known as Row Howes, 640m south east of East Moor Farm (2.4 km), Southern of two round barrows known as Row Howes, 680m south east of East Moor Farm (2.5 km), Prehistoric linear boundary and associated features including a medieval monastic grange, north, east and south east of Moorsome Farm (4.5 km).

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