Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 180m NNE of St Wilfred's Church

Round barrow 180m NNE of St Wilfred's Church

England
List entry 1010527
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 180m NNE of St Wilfred's Church is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound and represents a common form of sepulchral monument dating to the Bronze Age period, when such structures were constructed as the focal points of ceremonial and burial landscapes. Round barrows of this type typically contained inhumed or cremated remains, often accompanied by grave goods, though the specific contents of this particular example are not documented in accessible records. The monument's survival as an upstanding feature demonstrates the significance of such burial sites within the prehistoric landscape of Yorkshire.

Round barrow 180m NNE of St Wilfred's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010527. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow 180m NNE of St Wilfred's Church?

Round barrow 180m NNE of St Wilfred's Church is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010527.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 180m NNE of St Wilfred's Church?

Round barrow 180m NNE of St Wilfred's Church 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 1010527.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 180m NNE of St Wilfred's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including A moated site 100m east of St Mary Magdalene's Church (6.4 km), Wayside cross known as Cooper Cross on Sutton Bank (6.5 km), Thirsk Castle: a motte and bailey castle (6.7 km).

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