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 comprises a circular earthwork characteristic of the bowl barrow form, a burial mound type prevalent in Britain during the Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows of this type typically functioned as focal points for ceremonial activity and served as repositories for cremated or inhumed human remains, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status of the deceased. The monument's survival into the present day provides evidence of prehistoric burial practices and settlement patterns in the Yorkshire landscape.

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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