Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 780m north east of Watermanhole Reservoir

Bowl barrow 780m north east of Watermanhole Reservoir

England
List entry 1013864
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 780m north east of Watermanhole Reservoir is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrows, a common burial form in prehistoric Britain, typically constructed as a simple mound without the ditches or more elaborate features found in larger barrow types. Such monuments served as communal or individual burial places and represent important evidence of early agricultural societies and their funerary practices. The barrow's survival as an upstanding earthwork contributes to understanding the prehistoric landscape and settlement patterns of the Yorkshire region.

Bowl barrow 780m north east of Watermanhole Reservoir is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013864. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 780m north east of Watermanhole Reservoir?

Bowl barrow 780m north east of Watermanhole Reservoir is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013864.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 780m north east of Watermanhole Reservoir?

Bowl barrow 780m north east of Watermanhole Reservoir 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 1013864.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 780m north east of Watermanhole Reservoir?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 600m west of Newcote Farm (6.7 km), Site of Warter Augustinian Priory (6.8 km), Round barrow 915m north east of Dalton Gates Farm (6.8 km).

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