Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on Flotmanby Wold

Round barrow on Flotmanby Wold

England
List entry 1004095
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow on Flotmanby Wold is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located on the Yorkshire Wolds. The monument survives as an earthwork of substantial dimensions, representing one of the funerary structures characteristic of prehistoric communities in this region. Such barrows typically date from the period between approximately 3500 and 1500 BC, serving as focal points for ritual burial and community identity. The site's location on the Wolds reflects the pattern of prehistoric settlement and land use across the chalk uplands of eastern Yorkshire.

Round barrow on Flotmanby Wold is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004095. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow on Flotmanby Wold?

Round barrow on Flotmanby Wold is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located on the Yorkshire Wolds. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004095.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow on Flotmanby Wold?

Round barrow on Flotmanby Wold 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 1004095.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow on Flotmanby Wold?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow and archery butt 230m south of Wold Newton church (5.9 km), Bowl barrow and archery butt 231m south-west of Wold Newton Church (5.9 km), Bowl barrow 130m south-east of Bridge Farm (6.1 km).

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