Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow E of Weaverthorpe Ling

Round barrow E of Weaverthorpe Ling

England
List entry 1004098
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow E of Weaverthorpe Ling is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Yorkshire, England. The barrow forms part of a Bronze Age cemetery group at Weaverthorpe Ling and represents the funerary practices of prehistoric communities in the region during the second millennium BCE. Like other round barrows of this period, it would have served as a monument to mark the burial of individuals of social significance within the Bronze Age society of northern England.

Round barrow E of Weaverthorpe Ling is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004098. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow E of Weaverthorpe Ling?

Round barrow E of Weaverthorpe Ling is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004098.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow E of Weaverthorpe Ling?

Round barrow E of Weaverthorpe Ling 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 1004098.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow E of Weaverthorpe Ling?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cottam medieval settlement and cultivation terraces (4.3 km), Square barrow cemetery, 670m north west of Creyke Farm (4.7 km), Round barrow 700m north east of Collingwood Farm (5 km).

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