Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on Wheeldale Moor, 1250m west of Wheeldale Lodge

Round barrow on Wheeldale Moor, 1250m west of Wheeldale Lodge

England
List entry 1021257
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow on Wheeldale Moor, 1250m west of Wheeldale Lodge is a Bronze Age burial monument situated on the North York Moors. The barrow takes the form of a circular mound of earth and stone, a typical funerary structure from the second millennium BCE. Such monuments are among the most common archaeological remains of the Bronze Age in northern England and served as burial places for members of prehistoric communities. The site's location on the open moorland, characteristic of many Bronze Age barrows in this region, reflects the contemporary use of upland areas for both habitation and ceremonial purposes.

Round barrow on Wheeldale Moor, 1250m west of Wheeldale Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021257. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow on Wheeldale Moor, 1250m west of Wheeldale Lodge?

Round barrow on Wheeldale Moor, 1250m west of Wheeldale Lodge is a Bronze Age burial monument situated on the North York Moors. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021257.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow on Wheeldale Moor, 1250m west of Wheeldale Lodge?

Round barrow on Wheeldale Moor, 1250m west of Wheeldale Lodge 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 1021257.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow on Wheeldale Moor, 1250m west of Wheeldale Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 400m north east of Haugh Rigg (8.7 km), Round barrow 140m west of Haugh Rigg (9.1 km), Round barrow 280m south west of Haugh Rigg (9.3 km).

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