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 scheduled ancient monument comprising burial mounds of Iron Age date located in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The site represents part of the broader Iron Age burial tradition characteristic of the Yorkshire Wolds, a region notable for its concentration of prehistoric funerary monuments. Such barrow groups typically reflect the social stratification and ritual practices of Iron Age communities, with individual mounds marking the graves of significant individuals or family groups. The monuments survive as earthwork features within the landscape and remain of archaeological importance for understanding settlement patterns and mortuary practices in Iron Age Yorkshire.

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 scheduled ancient monument comprising burial mounds of Iron Age date 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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