Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 1/2 mile (800m) NNE of Settrington House

Round barrow 1/2 mile (800m) NNE of Settrington House

England
List entry 1004159
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 1/2 mile (800m) NNE of Settrington House is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. The barrow represents a typical example of the burial practices prevalent in the Bronze Age, when such earthen mounds were constructed to mark the graves of individuals of presumed social significance. The monument survives as an earthwork within the landscape, preserving evidence of prehistoric mortuary customs and settlement patterns in the region. As a scheduled ancient monument, it forms part of the archaeological record documenting Bronze Age activity across the Yorkshire Wolds.

Round barrow 1/2 mile (800m) NNE of Settrington House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004159. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow 1/2 mile (800m) NNE of Settrington House?

Round barrow 1/2 mile (800m) NNE of Settrington House is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004159.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 1/2 mile (800m) NNE of Settrington House?

Round barrow 1/2 mile (800m) NNE of Settrington House 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 1004159.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 1/2 mile (800m) NNE of Settrington House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow N of manor house (9.3 km), Hanging Grimston barrow group: a bowl barrow 300m east of Stone Sleights Farm (9.9 km), Aldro earthworks: a bowl barrow on Hanging Grimston Wold 50m north-west of Stone Sleights Farm (10 km).

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