Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound Barrow Cemetery with outlying barrow to the west of Tetney and north of the Waithe Beck

Round Barrow Cemetery with outlying barrow to the west of Tetney and north of the Waithe Beck

England
List entry 1469975
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round Barrow Cemetery with outlying barrow to the west of Tetney and north of the Waithe Beck is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in Lincolnshire. The site consists of a cemetery of round barrows, characteristic of burial practices during the Bronze Age period, accompanied by an additional barrow situated to the west of the main group. Such barrow cemeteries represent significant evidence of settlement patterns, social organization, and ritual practices in prehistoric Lincolnshire, with round barrows typically constructed as earthen or stone mounds covering inhumation or cremation burials. The monument's location within the Lincolnshire landscape reflects the Bronze Age use of elevated or distinctive topographical positions for burial grounds, contributing to understanding of prehistoric funerary tradition and territorial organization in the region.

Round Barrow Cemetery with outlying barrow to the west of Tetney and north of the Waithe Beck is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1469975. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Barrow Cemetery with outlying barrow to the west of Tetney and north of the Waithe Beck?

Round Barrow Cemetery with outlying barrow to the west of Tetney and north of the Waithe Beck is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1469975.

Who is responsible for protecting Round Barrow Cemetery with outlying barrow to the west of Tetney and north of the Waithe Beck?

Round Barrow Cemetery with outlying barrow to the west of Tetney and north of the Waithe Beck 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 1469975.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Barrow Cemetery with outlying barrow to the west of Tetney and north of the Waithe Beck?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross in St Lawrence's churchyard (3.8 km), Cross in St Nicholas's churchyard (5 km), The Manor moated site and fishpond complex (5.3 km).

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