Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree round barrows 800m north east of Littlewood Lodge

Three round barrows 800m north east of Littlewood Lodge

England
List entry 1007573
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three round barrows 800m north east of Littlewood Lodge is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in Yorkshire, England. The three barrows represent typical examples of burial mounds constructed during the Bronze Age period, when such earthworks served as communal or individual repositories for the deceased and were often arranged in linear or clustered patterns across the landscape. The site's survival into the modern period, despite agricultural activity and natural erosion, provides archaeological evidence of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practices in the region. The barrows' positioning within the Yorkshire landscape reflects the Bronze Age communities' relationship with their natural environment and their investment in permanent monuments to mark significant burial locations.

Three round barrows 800m north east of Littlewood Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007573. View the official record →

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What is Three round barrows 800m north east of Littlewood Lodge?

Three round barrows 800m north east of Littlewood Lodge is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007573.

Who is responsible for protecting Three round barrows 800m north east of Littlewood Lodge?

Three round barrows 800m north east of Littlewood 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 1007573.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three round barrows 800m north east of Littlewood Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Five round barrows 700m north east of Littlewood Lodge (0.1 km), Four round barrows 780m north east of Littlewood Lodge (0.1 km), Round barrow 900m north east of Littlewood Lodge (0.3 km).

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