Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 700m north-west of High Fordon Farm

Bowl barrow 700m north-west of High Fordon Farm

England
List entry 1007746
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 700m north-west of High Fordon Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. The barrow survives as a substantial earthwork and represents a significant example of funerary practice during the Bronze Age period. Such bowl barrows typically functioned as burial mounds, often containing cremated or inhumed remains within a central grave pit, sometimes accompanied by grave goods. The monument's preservation makes it an important archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric burial customs and settlement patterns in the Yorkshire region.

Bowl barrow 700m north-west of High Fordon Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007746. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 700m north-west of High Fordon Farm?

Bowl barrow 700m north-west of High Fordon Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007746.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 700m north-west of High Fordon Farm?

Bowl barrow 700m north-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 1007746.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 700m north-west of High Fordon Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted village of Octon (6.1 km), Settlement site at Butterwick (6.6 km), Romano-British settlement (6.6 km).

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