Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 455m north west of Thornfields

Bowl barrow 455m north west of Thornfields

England
List entry 1011975
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 455m north west of Thornfields is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Yorkshire, England. The barrow takes the form of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of funerary structures dating to the Bronze Age period. Bowl barrows of this type were constructed as burial monuments and represent significant evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the region. The monument survives as an earthwork feature and remains designated for its archaeological importance as a record of prehistoric activity in Yorkshire.

Bowl barrow 455m north west of Thornfields is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011975. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 455m north west of Thornfields?

Bowl barrow 455m north west of Thornfields is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011975.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 455m north west of Thornfields?

Bowl barrow 455m north west of Thornfields 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 1011975.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 455m north west of Thornfields?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Margaret's Church and churchyard (8.6 km), Brecken Howe round barrow (9.1 km), Round barrow on Lun Rigg, 890m east of Brecken Howe (9.1 km).

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