Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGallows Hill round barrow

Gallows Hill round barrow

England
List entry 1016737
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Gallows Hill round barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Yorkshire, England. The monument consists of an earthen mound characteristic of round barrow construction, a burial form widespread across Britain during the Bronze Age period, roughly 2200 to 700 BC. Round barrows of this type typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of the period. The barrow's survival to the present day makes it an important archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age funerary practices and settlement patterns in the Yorkshire region.

Gallows Hill round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016737. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gallows Hill round barrow?

Gallows 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 1016737.

Who is responsible for protecting Gallows Hill round barrow?

Gallows 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 1016737.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gallows Hill round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Fox Hill (3.5 km), St Martin's collegiate church and medieval standing cross, Lowthorpe (4.3 km), Medieval hall and settlement remains immediately west of St John's Church (4.9 km).

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