Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on Grimston Moor 600m north east of Grimston Grange

Round barrow on Grimston Moor 600m north east of Grimston Grange

England
List entry 1013440
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow on Grimston Moor 600m north east of Grimston Grange is a Bronze Age burial monument situated on moorland in Yorkshire. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound and represents the funerary practices of the Bronze Age period, when such monuments were commonly constructed to inter high-status individuals or family groups. Its location on open moorland, away from later settlement, has aided its preservation, though like many such monuments it has undergone considerable change since its original construction. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age burial and social organisation in northern England.

Round barrow on Grimston Moor 600m north east of Grimston Grange is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013440. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow on Grimston Moor 600m north east of Grimston Grange?

Round barrow on Grimston Moor 600m north east of Grimston Grange is a Bronze Age burial monument situated on moorland in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013440.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow on Grimston Moor 600m north east of Grimston Grange?

Round barrow on Grimston Moor 600m north east of Grimston Grange 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 1013440.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow on Grimston Moor 600m north east of Grimston Grange?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 450m north east of Hagg Farm (2.6 km), Round barrow 330yds (300m) S of Barhouse Farm (3.2 km), Moated site known as The Rush (4.8 km).

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