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 located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises two distinct burial mounds characteristic of the Early to Middle Bronze Age period, representing an important element of the prehistoric landscape's mortuary practices and settlement patterns. Round barrows of this type typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods that reflect the social status and material culture of their period. The survival of both mounds as distinct earthworks contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age burial distribution and cemetery formation in the Yorkshire region.

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 located in Yorkshire, England. 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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