Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFour round barrows 850m west of Cowl House

Four round barrows 850m west of Cowl House

England
List entry 1010337
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Four round barrows 850m west of Cowl House is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises four distinct earthwork mounds characteristic of funerary practice during the Bronze Age period, when such barrows served as burial places for individuals of social significance. The barrows remain visible as landscape features in the moorland setting west of Cowl House, forming part of the wider pattern of Bronze Age ceremonial and burial sites distributed across the Yorkshire uplands. As a scheduled monument, the site preserves archaeological evidence of prehistoric mortuary practices and settlement patterns in this region.

Four round barrows 850m west of Cowl House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010337. View the official record →

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What is Four round barrows 850m west of Cowl House?

Four round barrows 850m west of Cowl House is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010337.

Who is responsible for protecting Four round barrows 850m west of Cowl House?

Four round barrows 850m west of Cowl House 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 1010337.

What other scheduled monuments are near Four round barrows 850m west of Cowl House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roppa South Cross on Carr Cote Ridge 1100m WSW of Piethorn (4.6 km), Round barrow 750m NNW of Potter House (4.9 km), Cairn cemetery NE of Birk Nab Farm (5.7 km).

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