Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 1/4 mile (400m) N of Wharton Hall

Round barrow 1/4 mile (400m) N of Wharton Hall

England
List entry 1007216
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 1/4 mile (400m) N of Wharton Hall is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Westmorland, England. The barrow represents a typical example of prehistoric funerary practice in the Lake District region, constructed during the Bronze Age period when such earthen mounds were raised over individual or collective interments. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork in the landscape, though like many such barrows it has been subject to centuries of weathering and agricultural activity. As a scheduled ancient monument, it forms part of the significant Bronze Age archaeological heritage of the area, contributing to understanding of settlement patterns and burial practices in prehistoric northern England.

Round barrow 1/4 mile (400m) N of Wharton Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007216. View the official record →

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What is Round barrow 1/4 mile (400m) N of Wharton Hall?

Round barrow 1/4 mile (400m) N of Wharton Hall is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Westmorland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007216.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 1/4 mile (400m) N of Wharton Hall?

Round barrow 1/4 mile (400m) N of Wharton Hall 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 1007216.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 1/4 mile (400m) N of Wharton Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lynchets WNW of Wharton Hall (0.3 km), Wharton Hall, gatehouse, banqueting hall and kitchen (0.4 km), Round barrow 1/4 mile (400m) N of Lammerside Castle (1.4 km).

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