Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow at Whitestones

Round barrow at Whitestones

England
List entry 1008516
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow at Whitestones is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Yorkshire, England. The barrow represents a funerary monument typical of the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were constructed over cremated or inhumed remains as markers of elite or community status. The monument survives as a visible earthwork in the landscape, preserving evidence of Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the region. As a designated heritage site within the National Heritage List for England, it contributes to understanding the funerary archaeology and territorial organisation of Bronze Age Yorkshire.

Round barrow at Whitestones is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008516. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow at Whitestones?

Round barrow at Whitestones is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008516.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow at Whitestones?

Round barrow at Whitestones 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 1008516.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow at Whitestones?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ravensthorpe manor house (site of) (8 km), Round barrow 650m east of South Woods (8.3 km), Pit alignment forming part of the Cleave Dyke system 1000m north west of Dialstone Farm (8.3 km).

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