Scheduled MonumentsEnglandKing's Hill barrow

King's Hill barrow

England
List entry 1004951
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

King's Hill barrow is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial mound located in Lincolnshire, England. The monument survives as an earthwork mound and represents an important example of prehistoric funerary practice in the region. Such barrows typically functioned as communal or individual burial monuments and are significant archaeological indicators of settlement patterns and ritual activity during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. The site's survival and scheduling as a protected monument reflects its importance to understanding prehistoric Lincolnshire and the development of monumental architecture in England.

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 Neolithic or Early 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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