Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMiddleton Park shaft mounds

Middleton Park shaft mounds

England
List entry 1017758
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Middleton Park shaft mounds is a Neolithic monument comprising a group of ritual shafts located in Yorkshire, England. The shafts date to the Neolithic period and represent examples of the distinctive shaft monuments found across southern Britain, thought to have served ceremonial or ritual purposes. The site consists of several deep shafts cut into the chalk or other suitable geology, characteristic of Neolithic ritual practice. These monuments provide evidence of the sophisticated ritual and monumental practices of Neolithic communities in northern England.

Middleton Park shaft mounds is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017758. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Middleton Park shaft mounds?

Middleton Park shaft mounds is a Neolithic monument comprising a group of ritual shafts located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017758.

Who is responsible for protecting Middleton Park shaft mounds?

Middleton Park shaft mounds 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 1017758.

What other scheduled monuments are near Middleton Park shaft mounds?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stank Hall quasi-manorial site (1.8 km), Rothwell Castle (3.9 km), Howley Hall; a 16th century country house and gardens (6.3 km).

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