Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 250m east of Wold Farm, Bishop Wilton Wold

Round barrow 250m east of Wold Farm, Bishop Wilton Wold

England
List entry 1008320
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 250m east of Wold Farm, Bishop Wilton Wold is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on the Yorkshire Wolds. The barrow survives as an earthwork and represents a form of burial mound typical of the period between approximately 2200 and 700 BC. It is situated within a landscape rich in prehistoric archaeological remains, reflecting the sustained use of the Wolds for ceremonial and mortuary practices during the Bronze Age. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument due to its significance for understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the region.

Round barrow 250m east of Wold Farm, Bishop Wilton Wold is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008320. View the official record →

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What is Round barrow 250m east of Wold Farm, Bishop Wilton Wold?

Round barrow 250m east of Wold Farm, Bishop Wilton Wold is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on the Yorkshire Wolds. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008320.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 250m east of Wold Farm, Bishop Wilton Wold?

Round barrow 250m east of Wold Farm, Bishop Wilton Wold 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 1008320.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 250m east of Wold Farm, Bishop Wilton Wold?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross base and shaft and cross base at St Margaret's Church (3.7 km), Ousethorpe medieval settlement, moat and mill 310m south of Ousethorpe Farm (4 km), Section of linear boundary dyke between Sylvan Dale and Warren Farm, north west of Coldwold Farm (4.2 km).

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