Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree round barrows S of Prodham's Wold Farm

Three round barrows S of Prodham's Wold Farm

England
List entry 1004089
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three round barrows south of Prodham's Wold Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex situated in Yorkshire. The three barrows represent typical examples of the burial mounds constructed during the Bronze Age, a period in which such earthworks served as monuments to the dead and were often used for successive interments over time. The site's survival to the present day, despite centuries of agricultural activity across the landscape, demonstrates the substantial construction of these Bronze Age structures. The monument is designated as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological importance to understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in Yorkshire.

Three round barrows S of Prodham's Wold Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004089. View the official record →

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What is Three round barrows S of Prodham's Wold Farm?

Three round barrows south of Prodham's Wold Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument complex situated in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004089.

Who is responsible for protecting Three round barrows S of Prodham's Wold Farm?

Three round barrows S of Prodham's 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 1004089.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three round barrows S of Prodham's Wold Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Esh's round barrow: a long barrow and later bowl barrow 400m north of Cross Thorns Barn (5.8 km), Two round barrows on Weaverthorpe Pasture (6.5 km), Section of linear earthwork in Pasture Plantation (6.7 km).

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