Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHeslerton Brow barrow group: a bowl barrow 230m north-east of Wold Barn

Heslerton Brow barrow group: a bowl barrow 230m north-east of Wold Barn

England
List entry 1011585
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Heslerton Brow barrow group is a Bronze Age burial monument located on the Yorkshire Wolds near Wold Barn. The site comprises a bowl barrow situated approximately 230 metres north-east of Wold Barn, characteristic of funerary monuments constructed during the Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows of this type represent some of the most common burial forms across the English chalk uplands, typically consisting of a mound raised over a central grave or cremation deposit. The monument is recorded as an ancient monument of national importance and is protected under the heritage designation system.

Heslerton Brow barrow group: a bowl barrow 230m north-east of Wold Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011585. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Heslerton Brow barrow group: a bowl barrow 230m north-east of Wold Barn?

Heslerton Brow barrow group is a Bronze Age burial monument located on the Yorkshire Wolds near Wold Barn. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011585.

Who is responsible for protecting Heslerton Brow barrow group: a bowl barrow 230m north-east of Wold Barn?

Heslerton Brow barrow group: a bowl barrow 230m north-east of Wold Barn 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 1011585.

What other scheduled monuments are near Heslerton Brow barrow group: a bowl barrow 230m north-east of Wold Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Thirkleby medieval settlement adjacent to Thirkleby Manor (6.4 km), Esh's round barrow: a long barrow and later bowl barrow 400m north of Cross Thorns Barn (7.1 km), Kirby Grindalythe medieval settlement earthworks immediately south west of St Andrew's Church (7.8 km).

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