Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFive round barrows 700m north east of Littlewood Lodge

Five round barrows 700m north east of Littlewood Lodge

England
List entry 1007401
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Five round barrows 700m north east of Littlewood Lodge is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises five circular earthen mounds constructed during the Bronze Age as funerary monuments, representing a significant concentration of barrow burial activity from this period. Round barrows of this type typically contained inhumations or cremations and often featured central burials accompanied by grave goods such as pottery and metalwork, reflecting the social and ritual practices of Bronze Age communities. The survival of five barrows at this location provides archaeological evidence for settlement patterns and mortuary practices in Yorkshire during the second millennium BC.

Five round barrows 700m north east of Littlewood Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007401. View the official record →

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What is Five round barrows 700m north east of Littlewood Lodge?

Five round barrows 700m north east of Littlewood Lodge is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007401.

Who is responsible for protecting Five round barrows 700m north east of Littlewood Lodge?

Five round barrows 700m north east of Littlewood Lodge 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 1007401.

What other scheduled monuments are near Five round barrows 700m north east of Littlewood Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 700m north east of Littlewood Lodge (0.1 km), Three round barrows 800m north east of Littlewood Lodge (0.1 km), Round barrow 900m north east of Littlewood Lodge (0.2 km).

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