Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric settlement and burnt mound at Bleabeck Washfold

Prehistoric settlement and burnt mound at Bleabeck Washfold

England
List entry 1017118
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bleabeck Washfold is a prehistoric settlement and burnt mound located in Yorkshire, England. The burnt mound, a characteristic feature of Bronze Age activity in Britain, consists of accumulated heat-fractured stone and charred material that accumulated through repeated heating and cooling cycles, likely associated with hot-water processing activities. The site represents evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and subsistence practices during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments provide valuable archaeological testimony to early land use and technological practices in upland Yorkshire regions.

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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Questions & answers

What is Prehistoric settlement and burnt mound at Bleabeck Washfold?

Bleabeck Washfold is a prehistoric settlement and burnt mound 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).

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