Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSouth Side Mount round barrow, 350m north west of Woldgate reservoir

South Side Mount round barrow, 350m north west of Woldgate reservoir

England
List entry 1005232
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England
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Overview

History & significance

South Side Mount round barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located approximately 350 metres north west of Woldgate Reservoir in Yorkshire, England. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of round barrows constructed during the Bronze Age period, serving as a funerary monument for the interment of human remains, likely accompanied by grave goods. Its survival and subsequent recording reflect the archaeological importance of Yorkshire's Bronze Age funerary landscape, which contains numerous such monuments distributed across the Wolds and surrounding upland areas. The barrow remains a significant testament to prehistoric burial practices and territorial organisation during the Bronze Age, contributing to understanding of ancient settlement patterns and ritual activity in northern England.

South Side Mount round barrow, 350m north west of Woldgate reservoir is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005232. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is South Side Mount round barrow, 350m north west of Woldgate reservoir?

South Side Mount round barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound located approximately 350 metres north west of Woldgate Reservoir in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005232.

Who is responsible for protecting South Side Mount round barrow, 350m north west of Woldgate reservoir?

South Side Mount round barrow, 350m north west of Woldgate reservoir 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 1005232.

What other scheduled monuments are near South Side Mount round barrow, 350m north west of Woldgate reservoir?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Burton Agnes 12th-century manor house (3.4 km), Romano-British villa east of Sandy Lane, 800m north west of Harpham Grange (3.5 km), Iron Age square barrow cemetery on Haisthorpe Moor, 750m WNW of Demming Farm (5 km).

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