Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 250m west of Wallerthwaite

Round barrow 250m west of Wallerthwaite

England
List entry 1017658
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 250m west of Wallerthwaite is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound typical of funerary practices during the Bronze Age period, when such structures were constructed to mark elite or communal burial sites across the landscape. Its survival as an upstanding monument provides evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and burial traditions in the Yorkshire region. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England as a designated ancient monument of archaeological importance.

Round barrow 250m west of Wallerthwaite is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017658. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow 250m west of Wallerthwaite?

Round barrow 250m west of Wallerthwaite is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017658.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 250m west of Wallerthwaite?

Round barrow 250m west of Wallerthwaite 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 1017658.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 250m west of Wallerthwaite?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wallerthwaite medieval village (0.4 km), Cistercian grange and medieval settlement at High Cayton (2 km), Markenfield Hall moated medieval fortified house with associated service buildings and park pale (2.5 km).

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