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Prehistoric settlement and burnt mound at Bleabeck Washfold

England

List entry 1017118

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England

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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric settlement and burnt mound at Bleabeck Washfold is a Bronze Age monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises evidence of prehistoric occupation including a burnt mound, a landscape feature formed through the accumulation of fire-cracked stones and charred material resulting from repeated heating and cooling processes. Burnt mounds are commonly associated with Bronze Age activity and are thought to have served utilitarian purposes, possibly related to food preparation or processing. The archaeological remains at Bleabeck Washfold contribute to understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and subsistence practices in the Yorkshire uplands.

Prehistoric settlement and burnt mound at Bleabeck Washfold is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017118. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric settlement and burnt mound at Bleabeck Washfold?

Prehistoric settlement and burnt mound at Bleabeck Washfold is a Bronze Age monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017118.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric settlement and burnt mound at Bleabeck Washfold?

Prehistoric settlement and burnt mound at Bleabeck Washfold 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 1017118.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric settlement and burnt mound at Bleabeck Washfold?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman period native settlement, medieval bloomery, building and track, and a charcoal pit at Keld Smithy Green, Holwick Fell (1.7 km), Burnt mound, cairnfield and bloomery at Eel Beck, 480m south of Blackmea Crag, Holwick Fell (2.5 km), Two burnt mounds south of Blackmea Crag Sike, 590m south west of Castle House (2.6 km).

Nearby

Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Roman period native settlement, medieval bloomery, building and track, and a charcoal pit at Keld Smithy Green, Holwick Fell

1.7 km

Burnt mound, cairnfield and bloomery at Eel Beck, 480m south of Blackmea Crag, Holwick Fell

2.5 km

Two burnt mounds south of Blackmea Crag Sike, 590m south west of Castle House

2.6 km

Prehistoric settlement, two burnt mounds and a burial cairn on the north bank of Blackmea Crag Sike, 570m south west of Middle Farm

2.9 km

A group of six shielings and tracks on Holwick Scars, 280m west of Hungry Hall

3.6 km

Two Romano-British hut circles and three shielings on Holwick Scars 250m south of Hungry Hall

4 km

Medieval iron industry and settlement and Bronze Age burial cairns extending from 260m north west of Eel Beck to 140m south east of Wash Beck

4.3 km

Group of eight shielings and a track on Crossthwaite Scars 675m north west of Park End

4.8 km

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