Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSiwards How, south east of the water tower, Heslington Hill

Siwards How, south east of the water tower, Heslington Hill

England
List entry 1015690
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Siwards How is a Bronze Age barrow located on Heslington Hill in Yorkshire. The monument takes the form of a earthen mound and represents funerary practice characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such burial structures were constructed across the landscape of northern England. The barrow is situated south east of the water tower on Heslington Hill and remains a significant archaeological witness to prehistoric settlement and burial customs in the region. Its preservation contributes to understanding Bronze Age mortuary practices and the use of prominent hilltop locations for ceremonial and commemorative purposes during this period.

Siwards How, south east of the water tower, Heslington Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015690. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Siwards How, south east of the water tower, Heslington Hill?

Siwards How is a Bronze Age barrow located on Heslington Hill in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015690.

Who is responsible for protecting Siwards How, south east of the water tower, Heslington Hill?

Siwards How, south east of the water tower, Heslington Hill 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 1015690.

What other scheduled monuments are near Siwards How, south east of the water tower, Heslington Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lamel Hill (Anglo-Saxon tumulus) (0.7 km), Standing tower and below ground remains of St Lawrence's Church and associated burial ground (1 km), City Walls, gates, posterns (not including the section from Bootham Bar to Monk Bar, N of the Minster, now part of National Monument No 13280), moats, mounds, Bayle (or Baile) Hill, St Leonard's Hospital and Merchant Taylor's Hall, Aldwark (1.3 km).

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