Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBurtree Hill round barrow

Burtree Hill round barrow

England
List entry 1009786
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Burtree Hill round barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site consists of a circular earthwork typical of the Bronze Age period, when such barrows served as prominent funerary structures within the prehistoric landscape. Round barrows of this form were constructed as burial mounds, often containing inhumations or cremations accompanied by grave goods, and their elevated position on the landscape would have made them visually significant features within their communities. The monument is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its importance to archaeological understanding of Bronze Age burial practices in northern England.

Burtree Hill round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009786. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Burtree Hill round barrow?

Burtree Hill round barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009786.

Who is responsible for protecting Burtree Hill round barrow?

Burtree Hill round barrow 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 1009786.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burtree Hill round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 120m south of Low Barn (1.4 km), Round barrow 350m south of Low Barn (1.6 km), Round barrow 350m south east of Blois Hall Farm (2 km).

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