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 scheduled ancient monument comprising four burial mounds of Iron Age date located in Yorkshire. These square barrows represent a characteristic funerary tradition of the late prehistoric period, when such earthen monuments served as markers for elite or communal burials. The four barrows are distributed across Westwood Common and remain largely visible as soil and turf-covered earthworks, preserving evidence of Iron Age settlement and burial practice in this region. The monument's survival and scheduled status reflect its archaeological importance in understanding the mortuary customs and land use patterns of Iron Age Yorkshire communities.

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 scheduled ancient monument comprising four burial mounds of Iron Age date located 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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