Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGroup of four square barrows on Westwood Common, 200m north west of Blackmill

Group of four square barrows on Westwood Common, 200m north west of Blackmill

England
List entry 1013994
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Group of four square barrows on Westwood Common, 200m north west of Blackmill is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising four square-ditched barrows located on Westwood Common in Yorkshire. The barrows are characteristic of the Bronze Age period and represent an important grouping of burial structures from this era. The square-ditched form indicates a date within the Bronze Age, when such monumental burials were a significant feature of the funerary landscape. The monument survives as an archaeological site of regional importance, preserving evidence of Bronze Age mortuary practice and settlement patterns in Yorkshire.

Group of four square barrows on Westwood Common, 200m north west of Blackmill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013994. View the official record →

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What is Group of four square barrows on Westwood Common, 200m north west of Blackmill?

Group of four square barrows on Westwood Common, 200m north west of Blackmill is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising four square-ditched barrows located on Westwood Common in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013994.

Who is responsible for protecting Group of four square barrows on Westwood Common, 200m north west of Blackmill?

Group of four square barrows on Westwood Common, 200m north west of Blackmill 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 1013994.

What other scheduled monuments are near Group of four square barrows on Westwood Common, 200m north west of Blackmill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 350m west of Butt Farm (2.2 km), Beverley sanctuary limit stone, Walkington cross (2.3 km), Beverley sanctuary limit stone, Bentley cross (2.8 km).

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