Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFour round barrows on Yearsley Moor 200m south west of High Lions' Lodge

Four round barrows on Yearsley Moor 200m south west of High Lions' Lodge

England
List entry 1013446
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Overview

History & significance

Four round barrows on Yearsley Moor 200m south west of High Lions' Lodge is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in Yorkshire, England. The barrows represent one of several burial sites distributed across the moorland landscape of North Yorkshire, reflecting the ritual practices and territorial organisation of prehistoric communities. As round barrows, these monuments would have served as burial mounds for individuals or small groups, with their positioning on Yearsley Moor suggesting their visibility and ceremonial importance within the local prehistoric landscape. The site is designated as a scheduled ancient monument, recognising its archaeological significance as evidence of early settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the region.

Four round barrows on Yearsley Moor 200m south west of High Lions' Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013446. View the official record →

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What is Four round barrows on Yearsley Moor 200m south west of High Lions' Lodge?

Four round barrows on Yearsley Moor 200m south west of High Lions' Lodge is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument complex located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013446.

Who is responsible for protecting Four round barrows on Yearsley Moor 200m south west of High Lions' Lodge?

Four round barrows on Yearsley Moor 200m south west of High Lions' Lodge 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 1013446.

What other scheduled monuments are near Four round barrows on Yearsley Moor 200m south west of High Lions' Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 150m south of Warren House (3.4 km), Round barrow 330yds (300m) S of Barhouse Farm (3.5 km), Round barrow 300m east of Warren House (3.6 km).

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