Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 950m north of Betton Farm

Bowl barrow 950m north of Betton Farm

England
List entry 1008130
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 950m north of Betton Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. The site consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrow construction, a burial mound type common throughout Britain during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically enclosed a central grave or cremation deposit, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of the interred individual. The survival of this barrow contributes to archaeological understanding of Bronze Age mortuary practices and settlement patterns in the Yorkshire region.

Bowl barrow 950m north of Betton Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008130. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 950m north of Betton Farm?

Bowl barrow 950m north of Betton Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008130.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 950m north of Betton Farm?

Bowl barrow 950m north of Betton 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 1008130.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 950m north of Betton Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of medieval manor house (3.2 km), Late Iron Age and Roman period dispersed enclosed settlement 230m south east of Quartons Gardens (3.9 km), Wykeham Cistercian priory, All Saints parish church and churchyard cross (5.9 km).

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