Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 500m west of Bent Slack

Round barrow 500m west of Bent Slack

England
List entry 1010346
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 500m west of Bent Slack is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Yorkshire, England. The barrow represents a funerary structure typical of the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were constructed to cover inhumation or cremation burials and mark the presence of significant individuals or family groups within the landscape. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork and forms part of the broader archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and ritual practice in the Yorkshire region. As a scheduled ancient monument, it is recognised as a heritage asset of national importance.

Round barrow 500m west of Bent Slack is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010346. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow 500m west of Bent Slack?

Round barrow 500m west of Bent Slack is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010346.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 500m west of Bent Slack?

Round barrow 500m west of Bent Slack 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 1010346.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 500m west of Bent Slack?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rievaulx Abbey Cistercian monastery: inner and outer precinct, water-management works, agricultural features, enclosures and ancillary buildings (8.6 km), Griff Cross, wayside cross 800m NNE of Griff Farm on the road from Helmsley to Rievaulx (8.7 km), Round barrow 600m west of Grange Farm (8.9 km).

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