Pocklington Iron Age burial ground, Pocklington

#4 among attractions in Pocklington

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The Pocklington Iron Age burial ground is a prehistoric cemetery discovered in 2014 on the outskirts of Pocklington in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Excavations carried out on an ongoing basis since then, have uncovered more than 160 skeletons and more than 70 square barrows thought to date to the Middle Iron Age that are attributed to the Arras culture, an ancient British culture of East Yorkshire. A variety of grave goods have been found along with the human remains, including weapons, beads, pots, and a rare chariot burial. ()

Coordinates: 53°55'34"N, 0°46'5"W

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Pocklington United Kingdom

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Pocklington Iron Age burial ground – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hudson Way, Burnby Hall Gardens, Church of All Saints, St James' Church.

5.8 miSE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Hudson Way, Market Weighton
149 min walk • The Hudson Way is a 10 miles walking and cycling route in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The route follows a disused railway line between the market towns of Market Weighton and Beverley.
~1870 ftW
Specialty museum, Garden, Park
Burnby Hall Gardens, Pocklington
10 min walk • Burnby Hall Gardens, also known as Stewart's Burnby Hall Gardens and Museum, are located close to the centre of Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.
0.6 miNW
Church
Church of All Saints, Pocklington
15 min walk • All Saints’ Church, Pocklington is the Anglican parish church for the town of Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is also known locally as the Cathedral of the Wolds, it is an important Grade I listed building, dating mainly from the 12th to the 15th century. It is a constituent parish of the Diocese of York.
3.9 miE
Church
St James' Church
100 min walk • St James’ Church lies in Warter, an estate village in England, in the Yorkshire Wolds, part of the East Riding of Yorkshire.
0.5 miNW
Concerts and shows, Town, Universities and schools
Pocklington Arts Centre, Pocklington
14 min walk • Pocklington School is an independent school in Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It was founded in 1514 by John Dolman.
5.3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bishop Wilton Wold
136 min walk • Bishop Wilton Wold is the highest point of the Yorkshire Wolds in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The summit, known as Garrowby Hill, lies about five miles north of Pocklington.
4.3 miSE
Park
Londesborough Hall
110 min walk • Londesborough Hall is a country house in the village of Londesborough in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, close to the towns of Market Weighton and Pocklington.
3.9 miE
Monastery
Warter Priory
100 min walk • Warter Priory was built by the Pennington family of Muncaster Castle in the late 17th century. Originally named Warter Hall, it was renamed Warter Priory following extensive Victorian redevelopment. It is not to be confused with the medieval monastic priory, the site of which lies north of St.
3.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Allerthorpe Common
78 min walk • Allerthorpe Common is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and nature reserve in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is located close to the town of Pocklington.
3.9 miS
Church
Ss Mary & Everilda
101 min walk • The Chapel of St. Mary the Virgin and St. Everilda, in the village of Everingham in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, is an impressive Italianate-style Roman Catholic chapel within the Diocese of Middlesbrough. The chapel is owned by the Guest family and is noteworthy as a Grade I listed building, with a fine organ.
6.6 miSE
Park
Rifle Butts Quarry
167 min walk • Rifle Butts Quarry is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The particular interest of this reserve is the geological feature exposed on the quarry face. The site is owned by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pocklington Iron Age burial ground?

Nearby attractions include Burnby Hall Gardens, Pocklington (10 min walk), Pocklington Arts Centre, Pocklington (14 min walk), Church of All Saints, Pocklington (15 min walk).