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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Overview

History & significance

Two round barrows east of Wild Middle Gill is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site consists of two earthwork mounds characteristic of the barrow-building tradition practised across northern Britain during the prehistoric period, likely dating between approximately 3000 and 1500 BCE. Round barrows of this type typically contained inhumation or cremation burials and served as focal points for ritual activity and territorial markers within the Bronze Age landscape. The monument's survival as an upstanding earthwork contributes to the archaeological understanding of prehistoric burial practices and settlement patterns in the Yorkshire region.

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 Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument 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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