Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHanging Grimston barrow group: a bowl barrow 400m south-west of Wold Farm

Hanging Grimston barrow group: a bowl barrow 400m south-west of Wold Farm

England
List entry 1007985
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Hanging Grimston barrow group is a Bronze Age burial monument located approximately 400 metres south-west of Wold Farm in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises a bowl barrow, a characteristic mound form typical of Early Bronze Age funerary practice in Britain, dating to the second millennium BCE. Bowl barrows of this type served as burial monuments for individuals of status within prehistoric communities and often contained inhumations or cremations accompanied by grave goods. The monument's survival on the Yorkshire Wolds reflects the archaeological importance of this region for understanding Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practices in northern England.

Hanging Grimston barrow group: a bowl barrow 400m south-west of Wold Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007985. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hanging Grimston barrow group: a bowl barrow 400m south-west of Wold Farm?

Hanging Grimston barrow group is a Bronze Age burial monument located approximately 400 metres south-west of Wold Farm in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007985.

Who is responsible for protecting Hanging Grimston barrow group: a bowl barrow 400m south-west of Wold Farm?

Hanging Grimston barrow group: a bowl barrow 400m south-west of Wold 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 1007985.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hanging Grimston barrow group: a bowl barrow 400m south-west of Wold Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 400m north-west of Cobdale Farm (8.9 km), Bolton Old Hall moated site (9.1 km), Round barrow 360m south-west of High Barn Farm (9.1 km).

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