Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 400m north east of Wold Farm, Bishop Wilton Wold

Round barrow 400m north east of Wold Farm, Bishop Wilton Wold

England
List entry 1008344
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 400m north east of Wold Farm, Bishop Wilton Wold is a Bronze Age burial mound situated on the chalk uplands of the Yorkshire Wolds. The barrow forms part of a wider distribution of funerary monuments characteristic of the Bronze Age period across this landscape, dating to approximately 2000–800 BCE. The site survives as an earthwork of modest proportions typical of round barrows in the region, representing a form of burial practice that involved the construction of mounded structures over cremated or inhumed remains. The monument's location on open downland reflects the Bronze Age preference for elevated positions within the chalk landscape, positions that would have remained visually prominent within the surrounding terrain.

Round barrow 400m north east of Wold Farm, Bishop Wilton Wold is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008344. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow 400m north east of Wold Farm, Bishop Wilton Wold?

Round barrow 400m north east of Wold Farm, Bishop Wilton Wold is a Bronze Age burial mound situated on the chalk uplands of the Yorkshire Wolds. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008344.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 400m north east of Wold Farm, Bishop Wilton Wold?

Round barrow 400m north 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 1008344.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 400m north 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 (4 km), Ousethorpe medieval settlement, moat and mill 310m south of Ousethorpe Farm (4.4 km), Section of linear boundary dyke between Sylvan Dale and Warren Farm, north west of Coldwold Farm (4.4 km).

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