Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBarrow near Middle Plantation

Barrow near Middle Plantation

England
List entry 1004171
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Barrow near Middle Plantation is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Yorkshire, England. The monument consists of an earthwork mound characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practice, representing an important record of prehistoric settlement and burial customs in the region. Such barrows typically contained cremated or inhumed remains, though the specific contents and construction details of this particular example would require reference to archaeological records and excavation reports. The site contributes to the wider archaeological landscape of Yorkshire's Bronze Age heritage and its survival to the present day makes it valuable for understanding prehistoric land use and ceremonial practice in northern England.

Barrow near Middle Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004171. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barrow near Middle Plantation?

Barrow near Middle Plantation is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004171.

Who is responsible for protecting Barrow near Middle Plantation?

Barrow near Middle Plantation 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 1004171.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barrow near Middle Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross base and shaft and cross base at St Margaret's Church (7.3 km), Round barrow 520m S of Warren Farm (7.7 km), Deepdale cross ridge dyke (7.8 km).

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