Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 250m west of Wallerthwaite

Round barrow 250m west of Wallerthwaite

England
List entry 1017658
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 250m west of Wallerthwaite is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Yorkshire. The barrow survives as a substantial earthwork mound and represents a characteristic funerary structure of the Bronze Age period, when such monuments were constructed across northern England as repositories for the dead and markers of territorial significance. Its preservation as an upstanding archaeological feature contributes to the understanding of Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in the region.

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 situated in Yorkshire. 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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