Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow north of Thorodale Wood

Round barrow north of Thorodale Wood

England
List entry 1008512
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow north of Thorodale Wood is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The barrow represents a burial practice characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were constructed to mark the interment of individuals of status within their communities. The site survives as an upstanding earthwork within the landscape, preserving evidence of prehistoric burial custom and settlement patterns in the region. As a scheduled ancient monument, it contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age mortuary practice and the distribution of burial sites across the Yorkshire landscape.

Round barrow north of Thorodale Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008512. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow north of Thorodale Wood?

Round barrow north of Thorodale Wood is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008512.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow north of Thorodale Wood?

Round barrow north of Thorodale Wood 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 1008512.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow north of Thorodale Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow in Cliff Plantation (8.6 km), Section of the Cleave Dyke system 45m east of the visitors' centre at Sutton Bank (8.6 km), Wayside cross known as Cooper Cross on Sutton Bank (8.8 km).

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