Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLow Moor round barrow

Low Moor round barrow

England
List entry 1005790
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Low Moor round barrow is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial mound located in Yorkshire, England. The monument survives as an earthwork mound and represents a funerary monument type characteristic of the prehistoric period, when such barrows served as communal or individual burial structures for local populations. The site is designated as a heritage monument reflecting the archaeological significance of prehistoric burial practices in the Yorkshire landscape.

Low Moor round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005790. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Low Moor round barrow?

Low Moor round barrow is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age burial mound located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005790.

Who is responsible for protecting Low Moor round barrow?

Low Moor 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 1005790.

What other scheduled monuments are near Low Moor round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carved rock on bank of How Beck, east of path from West Morton to Riddlesden and 440m south west of Barn House Farm (8.1 km), Cup marked rock adjacent to wall near road from East Morton to West Morton (8.3 km), Cup and groove marked rock between East Morton and West Morton (8.4 km).

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