Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHow Tallon round barrow and cup marked stones

How Tallon round barrow and cup marked stones

England
List entry 1010540
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

How Tallon round barrow and cup marked stones is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises a round barrow, a typical burial structure of the Bronze Age period, accompanied by cup marked stones which represent a form of prehistoric rock art. The cup markings, small cupules pecked into the stone surface, reflect ritual or symbolic practices associated with Bronze Age communities. Such monuments are significant for understanding burial practices and the ceremonial landscape of Yorkshire during the Bronze Age.

How Tallon round barrow and cup marked stones is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010540. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is How Tallon round barrow and cup marked stones?

How Tallon round barrow and cup marked stones is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010540.

Who is responsible for protecting How Tallon round barrow and cup marked stones?

How Tallon round barrow and cup marked stones 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 1010540.

What other scheduled monuments are near How Tallon round barrow and cup marked stones?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Marrick Cupola lead smeltmill, 160m east of Reels Head Farm (8.7 km), Bowl barrow at Swale Hall (9.1 km), Dyke 220yds (200m) W of Dyke House (9.2 km).

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