Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHigh Wood bowl barrow

High Wood bowl barrow

England
List entry 1010446
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

High Wood bowl barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Yorkshire, England. The monument takes the form of a round barrow of the bowl type, a common funerary structure dating to the Bronze Age period when such earthworks were constructed as grave markers over inhumed or cremated remains. Bowl barrows of this era typically consist of a simple mound of earth raised over a central burial, often accompanied by grave goods that reflect the social status and beliefs of the period. The site remains an important archaeological record of Bronze Age funerary practice in the Yorkshire landscape.

High Wood bowl barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010446. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is High Wood bowl barrow?

High Wood bowl barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010446.

Who is responsible for protecting High Wood bowl barrow?

High Wood bowl 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 1010446.

What other scheduled monuments are near High Wood bowl barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rock with at least 15 cups 240m south of Great Wood Laithe, Horse Close Hill (6.9 km), Subcircular enclosed settlement on Horse Close Hill 250m north of Horse Close Farm (7 km), Rock with one cup at the base of a wall, 250m NNE of Cawder Hall Farm, Horse Close Hill (7.1 km).

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