Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow E of Reighton House

Round barrow E of Reighton House

England
List entry 1004101
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow E of Reighton House is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The barrow forms part of a wider cemetery group associated with the Reighton House archaeological complex and dates to the Bronze Age period. As a round barrow, it would originally have consisted of an earthen mound raised over one or more burials, representing the funerary practice characteristic of Bronze Age communities in northern England. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork and remains an important record of prehistoric burial customs and settlement patterns in the region.

Round barrow E of Reighton House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004101. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow E of Reighton House?

Round barrow E of Reighton House is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004101.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow E of Reighton House?

Round barrow E of Reighton House 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 1004101.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow E of Reighton House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement site at Boynton Hall (7.5 km), Low Caythorpe deserted medieval village, manorial complex and fishponds (7.5 km), Standing stone known as the Rudston Monolith (8.1 km).

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