Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 400m north of Highfield House

Bowl barrow 400m north of Highfield House

England
List entry 1007731
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 400m north of Highfield House is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site consists of a circular burial mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common form of elite burial architecture prevalent during the Bronze Age. Such monuments typically contained primary inhumations and occasionally secondary burials, serving as focal points for ritual and commemoration within prehistoric communities. The barrow's survival to the present day provides archaeological evidence for Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial practices in the region.

Bowl barrow 400m north of Highfield House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007731. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 400m north of Highfield House?

Bowl barrow 400m north of Highfield House is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007731.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 400m north of Highfield House?

Bowl barrow 400m north of Highfield House 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 1007731.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 400m north of Highfield House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Baynard Castle (2.4 km), Beverley sanctuary limit stone, Bentley cross (2.6 km), Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 350m west of Butt Farm (3.6 km).

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