Scheduled MonumentsEnglandIron Age barrow group NE of Middleton on the Wolds

Iron Age barrow group NE of Middleton on the Wolds

England
List entry 1003597
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Iron Age barrow group northeast of Middleton on the Wolds is a Bronze Age and Iron Age burial monument located in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The site comprises a group of earthwork barrows representing funerary practices spanning the later prehistoric period. Such barrow groups are characteristic of the Yorkshire Wolds landscape and provide important archaeological evidence for settlement patterns and ritual practices during the Bronze Age and Iron Age transitions. The survival of multiple burial mounds at this location makes it a significant example of prehistoric funerary monumentality in the East Riding.

Iron Age barrow group NE of Middleton on the Wolds is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003597. View the official record →

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What is Iron Age barrow group NE of Middleton on the Wolds?

The Iron Age barrow group northeast of Middleton on the Wolds is a Bronze Age and Iron Age burial monument located in the East Riding of Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003597.

Who is responsible for protecting Iron Age barrow group NE of Middleton on the Wolds?

Iron Age barrow group NE of Middleton on the Wolds 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 1003597.

What other scheduled monuments are near Iron Age barrow group NE of Middleton on the Wolds?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 430m north west of High Gardham Farm (9.1 km), Round barrow 430m north-west of High Gardham Farm (9.2 km), Two round barrows 600m north-west of High Gardham Farm (9.3 km).

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