Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow NE of Lawson's Wold Barn

Round barrow NE of Lawson's Wold Barn

England
List entry 1003140
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow NE of Lawson's Wold Barn is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Yorkshire, England. The monument survives as an earthwork mound typical of funerary structures erected during the Bronze Age period, when such barrows served as prominent markers for elite or community burials across the landscape. The barrow's location in the Yorkshire region places it within an area of significant prehistoric settlement and ceremonial activity, where numerous similar monuments cluster across the moorlands and lower slopes. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age mortuary practices and landscape organisation in northern England.

Round barrow NE of Lawson's Wold Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003140. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow NE of Lawson's Wold Barn?

Round barrow NE of Lawson's Wold Barn is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003140.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow NE of Lawson's Wold Barn?

Round barrow NE of Lawson's Wold Barn 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 1003140.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow NE of Lawson's Wold Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Esh's round barrow: a long barrow and later bowl barrow 400m north of Cross Thorns Barn (6.5 km), Thirkleby medieval settlement adjacent to Thirkleby Manor (7.3 km), Long barrow 650m south-east of Cross Thorns Barn (7.6 km).

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