Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow west of Brown Hills Beck

Bowl barrow west of Brown Hills Beck

England
List entry 1008910
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow west of Brown Hills Beck is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. The site consists of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common burial form in Bronze Age Britain dating from approximately 2000 to 1500 BCE. Such monuments typically contained cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as territorial or family markers within the landscape. The barrow's survival and scheduled status reflect its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric settlement and burial practices in the Yorkshire region.

Bowl barrow west of Brown Hills Beck is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008910. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow west of Brown Hills Beck?

Bowl barrow west of Brown Hills Beck is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008910.

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

Bowl barrow west 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 1008910.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow east 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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