Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOval barrow 750m north of Wallis Grange

Oval barrow 750m north of Wallis Grange

England
List entry 1012203
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Oval barrow 750m north of Wallis Grange is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. The barrow is oval in plan form, a characteristic shared by certain prehistoric funerary structures in northern England, and survives as an earthwork of archaeological significance. Its precise dating and original dimensions remain subjects of archaeological study, though monuments of this type typically served as communal or individual burial facilities during the periods spanning the fourth to second millennia before Christ. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its importance to understanding prehistoric settlement and mortuary practice in the Yorkshire landscape.

Oval barrow 750m north of Wallis Grange is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012203. View the official record →

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What is Oval barrow 750m north of Wallis Grange?

Oval barrow 750m north of Wallis Grange is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012203.

Who is responsible for protecting Oval barrow 750m north of Wallis Grange?

Oval barrow 750m north of Wallis Grange 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 1012203.

What other scheduled monuments are near Oval barrow 750m north of Wallis Grange?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 550m south east of Newbald Lodge (4.7 km), Five round barrows 750m south east of Newbald Lodge (4.9 km), Round barrow 900m north east of Littlewood Lodge (6.2 km).

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