Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 580m west of High Fordon Farm

Bowl barrow 580m west of High Fordon Farm

England
List entry 1007743
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 580m west of High Fordon Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises a circular earthwork typical of bowl barrows, a common funerary form constructed during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments served as burial places for members of prehistoric communities and represent significant evidence of contemporary burial practices and social organisation. The barrow's survival to the present day contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and ritual activity in the Yorkshire landscape.

Bowl barrow 580m west of High Fordon Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007743. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 580m west of High Fordon Farm?

Bowl barrow 580m west of High Fordon Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007743.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 580m west of High Fordon Farm?

Bowl barrow 580m west of High Fordon Farm 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 1007743.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 580m west of High Fordon Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted village of Octon (5.8 km), Settlement site at Butterwick (6.5 km), Romano-British settlement (6.5 km).

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