Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on Grimston Moor 750m south west of Viewly Hill Farm

Round barrow on Grimston Moor 750m south west of Viewly Hill Farm

England
List entry 1013443
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow on Grimston Moor 750m south west of Viewly Hill Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The barrow represents the burial practices characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were constructed to mark the graves of individuals of some status. The monument survives as an earthwork on the moor landscape, preserving evidence of prehistoric ceremonial and sepulchral activity in the region. Its designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological importance as a record of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary custom in northern England.

Round barrow on Grimston Moor 750m south west of Viewly Hill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013443. View the official record →

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What is Round barrow on Grimston Moor 750m south west of Viewly Hill Farm?

Round barrow on Grimston Moor 750m south west of Viewly Hill Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013443.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow on Grimston Moor 750m south west of Viewly Hill Farm?

Round barrow on Grimston Moor 750m south west of Viewly Hill Farm 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 1013443.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow on Grimston Moor 750m south west of Viewly Hill Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 450m north east of Hagg Farm (2.9 km), Round barrow 330yds (300m) S of Barhouse Farm (3.6 km), Round barrow 150m north west of Home Farm (5 km).

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