Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHanging Grimston barrow group: four bowl barrows and part of a cross dyke 600m SSW of Thixendale Grange

Hanging Grimston barrow group: four bowl barrows and part of a cross dyke 600m SSW of Thixendale Grange

England
List entry 1008484
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England
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History & significance

Hanging Grimston barrow group is a Bronze Age monument comprising four bowl barrows and the fragmentary remains of a cross dyke situated approximately 600 metres south-south-west of Thixendale Grange in the Wolds of Yorkshire. The barrows represent typical funerary monuments of the Early to Middle Bronze Age period, constructed as low earthen mounds over single or multiple burials. The associated cross dyke, of which only a section survives, reflects the territorial or boundary-marking practices of Bronze Age communities in this region. The monument lies within an area of significant archaeological heritage on the Yorkshire Wolds and contributes to understanding the settlement patterns and ritual practices of Bronze Age populations in northern England.

Hanging Grimston barrow group: four bowl barrows and part of a cross dyke 600m SSW of Thixendale Grange is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008484. View the official record →

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What is Hanging Grimston barrow group: four bowl barrows and part of a cross dyke 600m SSW of Thixendale Grange?

Hanging Grimston barrow group is a Bronze Age monument comprising four bowl barrows and the fragmentary remains of a cross dyke situated approximately 600 metres south-south-west of Thixendale Grange in the Wolds of Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008484.

Who is responsible for protecting Hanging Grimston barrow group: four bowl barrows and part of a cross dyke 600m SSW of Thixendale Grange?

Hanging Grimston barrow group: four bowl barrows and part of a cross dyke 600m SSW of Thixendale Grange 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 1008484.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hanging Grimston barrow group: four bowl barrows and part of a cross dyke 600m SSW of Thixendale Grange?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 400m north-west of Cobdale Farm (7.7 km), Round barrow 380m south-west of High Barn Farm (7.9 km), Round barrow 100m SW of Cobdale Farm (8.1 km).

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