Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMiddleton Heights round barrow

Middleton Heights round barrow

England
List entry 1003258
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Middleton Heights round barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The barrow represents a typical example of the burial mounds constructed during the Bronze Age period, when such earthworks served as prominent markers of high-status interments within the landscape. The monument's physical form consists of a raised mound characteristic of round barrow construction, though its precise dimensions and condition require reference to the detailed National Heritage List entry for complete archaeological specification. As a scheduled ancient monument, Middleton Heights retains archaeological significance for understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the Yorkshire region.

Middleton Heights round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003258. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Middleton Heights round barrow?

Middleton Heights round barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003258.

Who is responsible for protecting Middleton Heights round barrow?

Middleton Heights round 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 1003258.

What other scheduled monuments are near Middleton Heights round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Nicholas' medieval hospital 550m East of Brick Yard Farm (3.1 km), Beacon Hill ringwork siege castle and Royal Observer Corps post (3.3 km), Pickering Castle: 11th century motte and bailey castle and 13th century shell keep castle (3.4 km).

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