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, England. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound and represents a funerary structure of the type commonly constructed during the Bronze Age, when such monuments served as repositories for elite burials and functioned as territorial markers within the landscape. The site's proximity to St Wilfred's Church demonstrates the longevity of this location as a focal point within the parish, as medieval ecclesiastical foundations were frequently sited near or upon earlier prehistoric monuments. The barrow's survival and statutory protection indicate its significance as an archaeological record of Bronze Age burial practice and social organisation in the region.

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, England. 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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