Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round barrows 200m NNE of Wombwell Arms

Two round barrows 200m NNE of Wombwell Arms

England
List entry 1013595
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round barrows 200m NNE of Wombwell Arms is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising a pair of earthwork mounds situated in Yorkshire. The barrows date to the Bronze Age period and represent one of the funerary monument types commonly constructed across the British landscape during this era. Round barrows functioned as burial mounds, typically containing inhumations or cremations of individuals of social standing. The physical remains of these two barrows survive as earthwork features in the landscape and are recorded as a scheduled ancient monument of archaeological significance.

Two round barrows 200m NNE of Wombwell Arms is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013595. View the official record →

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What is Two round barrows 200m NNE of Wombwell Arms?

Two round barrows 200m NNE of Wombwell Arms is a Bronze Age funerary monument comprising a pair of earthwork mounds situated in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013595.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round barrows 200m NNE of Wombwell Arms?

Two round barrows 200m NNE of Wombwell Arms 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 1013595.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round barrows 200m NNE of Wombwell Arms?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 150m south of Warren House (2.2 km), Round barrow 300m east of Warren House (2.3 km), Round barrow 300m west of Quarry House (2.6 km).

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