Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLong Roods round barrow

Long Roods round barrow

England
List entry 1010445
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Long Roods round barrow is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial mound situated in Yorkshire, England. The barrow survives as a substantial earthwork and represents an important archaeological monument of prehistoric date, likely constructed during the third or second millennium before the common era. Such round barrows typically served as burial monuments for individuals or small family groups of elevated social status, and their distribution across the Yorkshire landscape reflects patterns of prehistoric settlement and ritual practice. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1010445.

Long Roods round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010445. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long Roods round barrow?

Long Roods round barrow is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial mound situated in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010445.

Who is responsible for protecting Long Roods round barrow?

Long Roods round barrow 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 1010445.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long Roods round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hellifield Peel (1.4 km), Enclosure on Steeling Hill (3.4 km), Site of the Old Hall (3.4 km).

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