Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree round barrows at Three Hills 500m north east of Camp House

Three round barrows at Three Hills 500m north east of Camp House

England
List entry 1015764
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three round barrows at Three Hills, located 500 metres north east of Camp House in Yorkshire, is a Bronze Age burial monument consisting of three earthwork mounds. The barrows represent typical funerary practices of the Bronze Age period, when such burial mounds were constructed to mark the graves of individuals of status within their communities. The site retains its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric settlement and burial customs in the Yorkshire landscape, though the specific dimensions and preservation state of the individual barrows would require archaeological survey for detailed characterisation.

Three round barrows at Three Hills 500m north east of Camp House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015764. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three round barrows at Three Hills 500m north east of Camp House?

Three round barrows at Three Hills, located 500 metres north east of Camp House in Yorkshire, is a Bronze Age burial monument consisting of three earthwork mounds. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015764.

Who is responsible for protecting Three round barrows at Three Hills 500m north east of Camp House?

Three round barrows at Three Hills 500m north east of Camp 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 1015764.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three round barrows at Three Hills 500m north east of Camp House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 425m north west of Rushwood Hall (1.6 km), East Tanfield deserted medieval village (2.1 km), Marmion Tower (former gatehouse of Tanfield Castle fortified manor) (2.3 km).

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