Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOval barrow on Westwood Common, 55m north west of Blackmill

Oval barrow on Westwood Common, 55m north west of Blackmill

England
List entry 1014000
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Oval barrow on Westwood Common is a Bronze Age burial mound located approximately 55 metres north-west of Blackmill in Yorkshire. The monument survives as an oval earthwork, characteristic of barrow construction from the Bronze Age period, and represents an important example of prehistoric funerary architecture in the region. Such barrows typically contained inhumations or cremations and served as focal points for ritual and burial practices within Bronze Age communities. The site is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1014000, reflecting its recognised significance as an archaeological monument.

Oval barrow on Westwood Common, 55m north west of Blackmill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014000. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Oval barrow on Westwood Common, 55m north west of Blackmill?

Oval barrow on Westwood Common is a Bronze Age burial mound located approximately 55 metres north-west of Blackmill in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014000.

Who is responsible for protecting Oval barrow on Westwood Common, 55m north west of Blackmill?

Oval barrow on Westwood Common, 55m north west of Blackmill 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 1014000.

What other scheduled monuments are near Oval barrow on Westwood Common, 55m north west of Blackmill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Square barrow on Westwood Common, 120m south of Blackmill (0.2 km), Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 350m west of Butt Farm (2.1 km), Beverley sanctuary limit stone, Walkington cross (2.3 km).

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