Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on Hasting Hill, 230m west of Hasting Hill Farm

Round barrow on Hasting Hill, 230m west of Hasting Hill Farm

England
List entry 1018639
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow on Hasting Hill, 230m west of Hasting Hill Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in County Durham. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound characteristic of the Bronze Age burial tradition, when such monuments were constructed across the British landscape to mark the graves of significant individuals or communities. Its location on elevated terrain reflects the common Bronze Age practice of situating burial mounds in prominent positions within the landscape. The monument remains a valuable archaeological resource for understanding burial practices and settlement patterns in the north of England during the Bronze Age period.

Round barrow on Hasting Hill, 230m west of Hasting Hill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018639. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow on Hasting Hill, 230m west of Hasting Hill Farm?

Round barrow on Hasting Hill, 230m west of Hasting Hill Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in County Durham. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018639.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow on Hasting Hill, 230m west of Hasting Hill Farm?

Round barrow on Hasting Hill, 230m west of Hasting 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 1018639.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow on Hasting Hill, 230m west of Hasting Hill Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hasting Hill cursus and causewayed enclosure, 600m south of Hasting Hill Farm (0.8 km), Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill (2.8 km), Hylton Castle: a medieval fortified house, chapel, 17th and 18th century country houses and associated gardens (4.3 km).

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