Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong barrow 750m north-west of High Fordon Farm

Long barrow 750m north-west of High Fordon Farm

England
List entry 1007748
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Long barrow 750m north-west of High Fordon Farm is a Neolithic burial monument located in Yorkshire. The barrow dates to the Neolithic period and represents the characteristic earthwork funerary architecture of that era. Long barrows of this type served as communal burial places and are among the earliest monumental structures in the British archaeological record. The site's survival as a discernible earthwork demonstrates the enduring physical presence of these ancient funerary monuments in the Yorkshire landscape.

Long barrow 750m north-west of High Fordon Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007748. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long barrow 750m north-west of High Fordon Farm?

Long barrow 750m north-west of High Fordon Farm is a Neolithic burial monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007748.

Who is responsible for protecting Long barrow 750m north-west of High Fordon Farm?

Long barrow 750m north-west of High Fordon Farm 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 1007748.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long barrow 750m north-west of High Fordon Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted village of Octon (6 km), Settlement site at Butterwick (6.6 km), Romano-British settlement (6.6 km).

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