Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow 530m north of Keeper's Cottage

Long barrow 530m north of Keeper's Cottage

England
List entry 1020330
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow 530m north of Keeper's Cottage is a Neolithic burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site represents the characteristic linear earthwork form typical of long barrows constructed during the early Neolithic period, roughly 4000–3000 BCE, when such monuments served as communal burial chambers and focal points for early agricultural communities. The barrow's physical structure would have comprised an elongated mound, which functioned as a covering for internal stone or wooden burial chambers. Such monuments are significant for understanding early Neolithic settlement patterns, funerary practices, and social organisation in prehistoric Britain.

Long barrow 530m north of Keeper's Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020330. View the official record →

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What is Long barrow 530m north of Keeper's Cottage?

Long barrow 530m north of Keeper's Cottage is a Neolithic burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020330.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow 530m north of Keeper's Cottage?

Long barrow 530m north of Keeper's Cottage 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 1020330.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow 530m north of Keeper's Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Yedingham Priory (4.8 km), Staple Howe: a palisaded hilltop enclosure in Knapton Plantation (9.5 km), Round barrow on Knapton Brow (9.9 km).

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