Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHeslerton Brow barrow group: a bowl barrow 250m north-west of Wold Barn

Heslerton Brow barrow group: a bowl barrow 250m north-west of Wold Barn

England
List entry 1011582
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Heslerton Brow barrow group is a Bronze Age burial monument located approximately 250 metres north-west of Wold Barn in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises a bowl barrow, a common burial mound form characteristic of the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically consisted of earthen mounds raised over cremated or inhumed remains and often formed clusters within the landscape, reflecting sustained use of burial grounds across generations. The barrow group is recorded on the National Heritage List for England and represents an important archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age funerary practices and settlement patterns in the Yorkshire Wolds region.

Heslerton Brow barrow group: a bowl barrow 250m north-west of Wold Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011582. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Heslerton Brow barrow group: a bowl barrow 250m north-west of Wold Barn?

Heslerton Brow barrow group is a Bronze Age burial monument located approximately 250 metres north-west of Wold Barn in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011582.

Who is responsible for protecting Heslerton Brow barrow group: a bowl barrow 250m north-west of Wold Barn?

Heslerton Brow barrow group: a bowl barrow 250m north-west 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 1011582.

What other scheduled monuments are near Heslerton Brow barrow group: a bowl barrow 250m north-west of Wold Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Entrenchment in High Mowthorpe Plantation (5.8 km), Thirkleby medieval settlement adjacent to Thirkleby Manor (6.4 km), Two round barrows 1/2 mile (800m) NE of Duggleby High Barn (6.7 km).

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