Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHeslerton Brow barrow group: three bowl barrows 300m north-east of Wold Barn

Heslerton Brow barrow group: three bowl barrows 300m north-east of Wold Barn

England
List entry 1011586
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Heslerton Brow barrow group is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising three bowl barrows located approximately 300 metres north-east of Wold Barn in the Yorkshire Wolds. The barrows, which date to the Bronze Age period, represent a significant concentration of burial mounds characteristic of this era's funerary practices in the region. These monuments form part of the extensive barrow landscapes that define the prehistoric archaeology of the Yorkshire Wolds, where numerous such burial mounds demonstrate the importance of this area as a focal point for Bronze Age communities. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under heritage legislation.

Heslerton Brow barrow group: three bowl barrows 300m north-east of Wold Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011586. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Heslerton Brow barrow group: three bowl barrows 300m north-east of Wold Barn?

Heslerton Brow barrow group is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising three bowl barrows located approximately 300 metres north-east of Wold Barn in the Yorkshire Wolds. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011586.

Who is responsible for protecting Heslerton Brow barrow group: three bowl barrows 300m north-east of Wold Barn?

Heslerton Brow barrow group: three bowl barrows 300m 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 1011586.

What other scheduled monuments are near Heslerton Brow barrow group: three bowl barrows 300m 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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