Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFive round barrows 750m south east of Newbald Lodge

Five round barrows 750m south east of Newbald Lodge

England
List entry 1007325
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Five round barrows 750m south east of Newbald Lodge is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises five distinct barrows of the type characteristic of the Bronze Age burial tradition, which would have functioned as ceremonial and sepulchral monuments for elite or significant community members. Round barrows of this period, typically dating between approximately 2200 and 1500 BCE, represent some of the most enduring monuments of prehistoric Britain. The grouping of multiple barrows in close proximity, as evidenced here, suggests a location of particular ritual and burial significance, possibly indicating a long-lived cemetery site used across several generations.

Five round barrows 750m south east of Newbald Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007325. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Five round barrows 750m south east of Newbald Lodge?

Five round barrows 750m south east of Newbald Lodge is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007325.

Who is responsible for protecting Five round barrows 750m south east of Newbald Lodge?

Five round barrows 750m south east of Newbald 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 1007325.

What other scheduled monuments are near Five round barrows 750m south east of Newbald Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 900m north east of Littlewood Lodge (1.5 km), Round barrow 700m north east of Littlewood Lodge (1.5 km), Round barrow 1000m north east of Littlewood Lodge (1.6 km).

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