Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFour round barrows 320m east of High Pastures

Four round barrows 320m east of High Pastures

England
List entry 1021096
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Four round barrows 320m east of High Pastures is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. The site comprises four burial mounds characteristic of Bronze Age ceremonial practice, when such barrows served as repositories for elite or valued members of the community. The barrows' survival to the present day, despite agricultural use of the surrounding landscape, provides evidence of settlement patterns and mortuary practices during the Bronze Age period. Their location on the Yorkshire landmass reflects the widespread distribution of round barrow construction across northern England during this era.

Four round barrows 320m east of High Pastures is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021096. View the official record →

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What is Four round barrows 320m east of High Pastures?

Four round barrows 320m east of High Pastures is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021096.

Who is responsible for protecting Four round barrows 320m east of High Pastures?

Four round barrows 320m east of High Pastures 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 1021096.

What other scheduled monuments are near Four round barrows 320m east of High Pastures?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 570m south east of Warren House (6.8 km), Long barrow 530m north of Keeper's Cottage (6.9 km), Round barrow 470m north of Keeper's Cottage (7 km).

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