Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHanging Grimston barrow group: a bowl barrow 300m east of Stone Sleights Farm

Hanging Grimston barrow group: a bowl barrow 300m east of Stone Sleights Farm

England
List entry 1007906
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Overview

History & significance

Hanging Grimston barrow group is a Bronze Age funerary monument located near Stone Sleights Farm in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises a bowl barrow situated approximately 300 metres east of the farm, representing a characteristic burial form of the Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows of this type typically functioned as burial mounds covering inhumed or cremated remains, often accompanied by grave goods, and their distribution across the Yorkshire landscape reflects prehistoric settlement and ceremonial practices. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1007906, indicating its recognition as a site of archaeological importance to the understanding of Bronze Age funerary tradition in northern England.

Hanging Grimston barrow group: a bowl barrow 300m east of Stone Sleights Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007906. View the official record →

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What is Hanging Grimston barrow group: a bowl barrow 300m east of Stone Sleights Farm?

Hanging Grimston barrow group is a Bronze Age funerary monument located near Stone Sleights Farm in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007906.

Who is responsible for protecting Hanging Grimston barrow group: a bowl barrow 300m east of Stone Sleights Farm?

Hanging Grimston barrow group: a bowl barrow 300m east of Stone Sleights Farm 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 1007906.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hanging Grimston barrow group: a bowl barrow 300m east of Stone Sleights Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Section of linear boundary dyke on Cow Moor, Millington Dale (8.8 km), Round barrow 390m south-west of High Barn Farm (9.2 km), Round barrow 320m south-west of High Barn Farm (9.2 km).

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