Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round barrows east of Wild Middle Gill

Two round barrows east of Wild Middle Gill

England
List entry 1008514
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two round barrows east of Wild Middle Gill is a pair of Bronze Age burial monuments located in Yorkshire, England. These earthwork barrows represent the funerary practices of Bronze Age communities and would have served as burial or ceremonial sites for individuals of status within their society. The monuments are situated in the upland landscape characteristic of Yorkshire's moorland regions, where such barrow cemeteries are commonly found. Their survival to the present day provides valuable archaeological evidence for understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary customs in northern England.

Two round barrows east of Wild Middle Gill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008514. View the official record →

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What is Two round barrows east of Wild Middle Gill?

Two round barrows east of Wild Middle Gill is a pair of Bronze Age burial monuments located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008514.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round barrows east of Wild Middle Gill?

Two round barrows east of Wild Middle Gill 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 1008514.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round barrows east of Wild Middle Gill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 450m north west of Garbutt Farm (8.3 km), Round barrow in Cliff Plantation (8.9 km), Section of the Cleave Dyke system 45m east of the visitors' centre at Sutton Bank (8.9 km).

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