Scheduled MonumentsEnglandKing's Hill barrow

King's Hill barrow

England
List entry 1004951
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

King's Hill barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Lincolnshire, England. The monument comprises an earthen barrow typical of the Bronze Age period, when such structures served as ceremonial and sepulchral monuments for the interment of high-status individuals. The site's survival as a landscape feature reflects the importance of this location within the prehistoric settlement pattern of the region. As a scheduled ancient monument, King's Hill barrow contributes to the archaeological record of Lincolnshire's Bronze Age heritage and funerary practices.

King's Hill barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004951. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is King's Hill barrow?

King's Hill barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004951.

Who is responsible for protecting King's Hill barrow?

King's Hill barrow 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 1004951.

What other scheduled monuments are near King's Hill barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bardney Abbey: remains of a Benedictine monastery, fishponds, post-medieval house and formal gardens (0.8 km), Tupholme Abbey: a Premonstratensian abbey and post-medieval houses and formal gardens (3.4 km), Seney Place: the remains of a medieval moated monastic retreat house, Southrey (3.9 km).

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