Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 250m north east of Painsthorpe Wold Cottages

Round barrow 250m north east of Painsthorpe Wold Cottages

England
List entry 1008417
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 250m north east of Painsthorpe Wold Cottages is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Yorkshire, England. The monument survives as an earthwork and represents the funerary practices of prehistoric communities in the region, when such barrows served as focal points for ritual deposition and commemoration of the dead. The site is situated within an area rich in prehistoric archaeology, reflecting the pattern of barrow distribution across the Yorkshire Wolds. As a designated heritage monument, it contributes to our understanding of early settlement patterns and burial customs in northern England during the second and third millennia before the Common Era.

Round barrow 250m north east of Painsthorpe Wold Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008417. View the official record →

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What is Round barrow 250m north east of Painsthorpe Wold Cottages?

Round barrow 250m north east of Painsthorpe Wold Cottages is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008417.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 250m north east of Painsthorpe Wold Cottages?

Round barrow 250m north east of Painsthorpe Wold Cottages 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 1008417.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 250m north east of Painsthorpe Wold Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 400m north-west of Cobdale Farm (5.9 km), Round barrow 380m south-west of High Barn Farm (6 km), Round barrow 100m SW of Cobdale Farm (6.3 km).

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