Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow 530m north of Keeper's Cottage

Long barrow 530m north of Keeper's Cottage

England
List entry 1020330
Nation
England
Boundary

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 comprises an earthen mound characteristic of long barrows constructed during the Neolithic period, typically between 4000 and 3000 BC, serving as a communal burial place for multiple individuals. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork, preserving important archaeological evidence of ritual burial practices and settlement patterns from early prehistoric Britain. Its designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its significance as a well-preserved example of this important class of Neolithic funerary architecture.

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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