Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree round barrows NE of Ganton Wold Farm

Three round barrows NE of Ganton Wold Farm

England
List entry 1003687
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three round barrows NE of Ganton Wold Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises three distinct round barrows, earthworks characteristic of burial practices employed during the Bronze Age when such mounded structures served as communal or individual sepulchral monuments. The barrows represent the settlement and land-use patterns of Bronze Age communities in the region, contributing to the archaeological understanding of prehistoric funerary customs and territorial organisation in Yorkshire. Their preservation as scheduled ancient monuments reflects their significance as tangible evidence of early British burial traditions.

Three round barrows NE of Ganton Wold Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003687. View the official record →

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What is Three round barrows NE of Ganton Wold Farm?

Three round barrows NE of Ganton Wold Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003687.

Who is responsible for protecting Three round barrows NE of Ganton Wold Farm?

Three round barrows NE of Ganton Wold Farm 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 1003687.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three round barrows NE of Ganton Wold Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 250m east of Octon Cross Roads (7.1 km), Round barrow E of Weaverthorpe Ling (7.1 km), Two round barrows on Weaverthorpe Pasture (7.7 km).

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