Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo bowl barrows on Huggate Wold, 600m north west of Horsedale Plantation

Two bowl barrows on Huggate Wold, 600m north west of Horsedale Plantation

England
List entry 1013855
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two bowl barrows on Huggate Wold is a Bronze Age funerary monument located approximately 600 metres north-west of Horsedale Plantation in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises two burial mounds typical of the Early to Middle Bronze Age period, when such earthworks served as prominent territorial and commemorative features across the chalk uplands of the East Riding. Bowl barrows of this form consist of a central burial chamber or grave beneath a distinctive rounded earthen mound, constructed to mark the resting place of individuals of presumed social importance. The survival of both barrows as discernible topographic features demonstrates the significance of Huggate Wold as an area of sustained Bronze Age mortuary activity.

Two bowl barrows on Huggate Wold, 600m north west of Horsedale Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013855. View the official record →

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What is Two bowl barrows on Huggate Wold, 600m north west of Horsedale Plantation?

Two bowl barrows on Huggate Wold is a Bronze Age funerary monument located approximately 600 metres north-west of Horsedale Plantation in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013855.

Who is responsible for protecting Two bowl barrows on Huggate Wold, 600m north west of Horsedale Plantation?

Two bowl barrows on Huggate Wold, 600m north west of Horsedale Plantation 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 1013855.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two bowl barrows on Huggate Wold, 600m north west of Horsedale Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 915m north east of Dalton Gates Farm (6.9 km), Round barrow 930m north east of Dalton Gates Farm (6.9 km), Two round barrows 820m north east of Dalton Gates Farm (6.9 km).

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