Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow east of Brown Hills Beck

Bowl barrow east of Brown Hills Beck

England
List entry 1008911
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow east of Brown Hills Beck is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site consists of a circular earthwork typical of bowl barrows, a common funerary structure of the Bronze Age, constructed as a mound of earth raised over a burial deposit. Such monuments reflect the ritual and social practices of Bronze Age communities, serving as enduring markers of burial sites within the landscape. The barrow's survival to the present day provides archaeological evidence for understanding Bronze Age mortuary customs and settlement patterns in Yorkshire.

Bowl barrow east of Brown Hills Beck is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008911. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow east of Brown Hills Beck?

Bowl barrow east of Brown Hills Beck is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008911.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow east of Brown Hills Beck?

Bowl barrow east of Brown Hills Beck 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 1008911.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow east of Brown Hills Beck?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow west of Brown Hills Beck (0.1 km), Giggleswick market cross (6.7 km), Cairn 340m north of Scar Top Garage (7.1 km).

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