Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round barrows NE of Ganton Dale

Two round barrows NE of Ganton Dale

England
List entry 1004111
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round barrows NE of Ganton Dale is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site consists of two burial mounds typical of the Bronze Age period, when such round barrows served as prominent landscape features marking the graves of individuals of elevated status within their communities. These monuments represent the material expression of Bronze Age burial practices and social organisation in the Yorkshire region. The barrows contribute to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and ritual activity in northern England.

Two round barrows NE of Ganton Dale is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004111. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two round barrows NE of Ganton Dale?

Two round barrows NE of Ganton Dale is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004111.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round barrows NE of Ganton Dale?

Two round barrows NE of Ganton Dale 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 1004111.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round barrows NE of Ganton Dale?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 250m east of Octon Cross Roads (6.4 km), Round barrow E of Weaverthorpe Ling (6.6 km), Swaythorpe medieval settlement (7.2 km).

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