Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 600m west of High Fordon Farm

Bowl barrow 600m west of High Fordon Farm

England
List entry 1007742
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 600m west of High Fordon Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site consists of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary form of the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status of the deceased. This barrow represents part of the significant Bronze Age burial landscape of Yorkshire and survives as an important archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric funerary practices and settlement patterns in the region.

Bowl barrow 600m west of High Fordon Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007742. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 600m west of High Fordon Farm?

Bowl barrow 600m 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 1007742.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 600m west of High Fordon Farm?

Bowl barrow 600m 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 1007742.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 600m 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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