Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 425m north west of Rushwood Hall

Round barrow 425m north west of Rushwood Hall

England
List entry 1016262
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 425m north west of Rushwood Hall is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. The site consists of an earthen mound characteristic of barrow construction practices during the second millennium BCE, reflecting the burial customs of early Bronze Age communities in northern England. Such monuments typically contained cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for ritual and commemoration within the prehistoric landscape. The barrow's survival as an upstanding earthwork demonstrates the archaeological importance of this class of monument for understanding Bronze Age mortuary practices and social organisation in the region.

Round barrow 425m north west of Rushwood Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016262. View the official record →

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What is Round barrow 425m north west of Rushwood Hall?

Round barrow 425m north west of Rushwood Hall is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016262.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 425m north west of Rushwood Hall?

Round barrow 425m north west of Rushwood Hall 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 1016262.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 425m north west of Rushwood Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Dikes defended Roman villa (3.1 km), Henge monument 300m north of Nunwick (4.8 km), Hutton Hall (site of) (6 km).

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