Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHanging Grimston barrow group: a long barrow 400m east of Wold Farm, incorporating part of a prehistoric linear boundary

Hanging Grimston barrow group: a long barrow 400m east of Wold Farm, incorporating part of a prehistoric linear boundary

England
List entry 1007922
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Hanging Grimston barrow group is a Neolithic long barrow situated approximately 400 metres east of Wold Farm in Yorkshire. The monument incorporates elements of a prehistoric linear boundary within its structure, suggesting a relationship between funerary practice and territorial demarcation in the Neolithic period. The barrow represents a significant archaeological resource for understanding early agricultural communities and their use of the landscape, though like many monuments of this age its original dimensions and construction details have been modified by subsequent land use and the passage of time.

Hanging Grimston barrow group: a long barrow 400m east of Wold Farm, incorporating part of a prehistoric linear boundary is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007922. View the official record →

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What is Hanging Grimston barrow group: a long barrow 400m east of Wold Farm, incorporating part of a prehistoric linear boundary?

Hanging Grimston barrow group is a Neolithic long barrow situated approximately 400 metres east of Wold Farm in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007922.

Who is responsible for protecting Hanging Grimston barrow group: a long barrow 400m east of Wold Farm, incorporating part of a prehistoric linear boundary?

Hanging Grimston barrow group: a long barrow 400m east of Wold Farm, incorporating part of a prehistoric linear boundary 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 1007922.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hanging Grimston barrow group: a long barrow 400m east of Wold Farm, incorporating part of a prehistoric linear boundary?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Section of linear boundary dyke on Cow Moor, Millington Dale (8.1 km), Round barrow 400m north-west of Cobdale Farm (8.6 km), Round barrow 360m south-west of High Barn Farm (8.7 km).

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