Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow W of Willerby Wold House

Round barrow W of Willerby Wold House

England
List entry 1004107
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow W of Willerby Wold House is a Bronze Age burial mound located on the Wolds of Yorkshire. The barrow forms part of a significant Bronze Age barrow cemetery in the locality, reflecting the ritual and funerary practices of prehistoric communities in the region during the second millennium BCE. The monument survives as an earthwork of characteristic round form, typical of the burial mounds erected across the Yorkshire Wolds during this period. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and ceremonial practices in northern England.

Round barrow W of Willerby Wold House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004107. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow W of Willerby Wold House?

Round barrow W of Willerby Wold House is a Bronze Age burial mound located on the Wolds of Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004107.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow W of Willerby Wold House?

Round barrow W of Willerby Wold House 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 1004107.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow W of Willerby Wold House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 250m east of Octon Cross Roads (7.2 km), Round barrow E of Weaverthorpe Ling (7.4 km), Swaythorpe medieval settlement (7.8 km).

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