Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow known as Beacon Hill

Bowl barrow known as Beacon Hill

England
List entry 1018255
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow known as Beacon Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Yorkshire, England. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of bowl barrow typology, representing funerary practice of the second millennium BC. The site is situated at a prominent location that likely held territorial or ritual significance for prehistoric communities. As a scheduled ancient monument, Beacon Hill contributes to the archaeological evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial customs in northern England.

Bowl barrow known as Beacon Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018255. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow known as Beacon Hill?

Bowl barrow known as Beacon Hill is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018255.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow known as Beacon Hill?

Bowl barrow known as Beacon Hill 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 1018255.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow known as Beacon Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring cairn known as the Ring of Stones on Ringstone Edge Moor, 800m south of Upper Gosling Royd (0.4 km), Cairnfield on Ringstone Edge Moor, 240m south west of Clay House (0.7 km), Ripponden (or Waterloo) Bridge (1.2 km).

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