Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow 400m NW of Steeple Cross

Long barrow 400m NW of Steeple Cross

England
List entry 1008574
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow 400m NW of Steeple Cross is a Neolithic communal burial monument situated in Yorkshire. The structure represents the characteristic architectural form of the early Neolithic period, with its elongated earthen mound serving as a repository for multiple inhumations and reflecting the collective burial practices of Neolithic communities in northern England. The barrow's preservation and archaeological designation underscore its significance as evidence of early agricultural settlement and ritual practice in the region during the fourth millennium BCE.

Long barrow 400m NW of Steeple Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008574. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long barrow 400m NW of Steeple Cross?

Long barrow 400m NW of Steeple Cross is a Neolithic communal burial monument situated in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008574.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow 400m NW of Steeple Cross?

Long barrow 400m NW of Steeple Cross 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 1008574.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow 400m NW of Steeple Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow in Cliff Plantation (7.5 km), Wayside cross known as Cooper Cross on Sutton Bank (7.7 km), Section of the Cleave Dyke system, known as the Casten Dike, 300m ENE of Hambleton Inn (8 km).

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