Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree round barrows on West Heslerton Wold

Three round barrows on West Heslerton Wold

England
List entry 1004110
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three round barrows on West Heslerton Wold is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in the Wolds of Yorkshire. The three barrows are earthen mounds constructed during the Bronze Age period, representing a significant concentration of burial monuments on the wold landscape. Such barrow groups were typical of Bronze Age mortuary practice in northern England, serving as visible landmarks for elite or community burials. The site's location on the Wolds reflects the Bronze Age settlement and land use patterns characteristic of this upland region.

Three round barrows on West Heslerton Wold is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004110. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three round barrows on West Heslerton Wold?

Three round barrows on West Heslerton Wold is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in the Wolds of Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004110.

Who is responsible for protecting Three round barrows on West Heslerton Wold?

Three round barrows on West Heslerton Wold 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 1004110.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three round barrows on West Heslerton Wold?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Duggleby Howe round barrow, interrupted ditch enclosure and ring ditches (7.3 km), Croom medieval settlement and cultivation terraces (8.6 km), Linear earthwork north east of Collingwood Farm (9.1 km).

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