Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOne of four round barrows known as Robin Hood's Butts, 750m north east of Black Beck Swang

One of four round barrows known as Robin Hood's Butts, 750m north east of Black Beck Swang

England
List entry 1018778
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Robin Hood's Butts is a Bronze Age round barrow located in Yorkshire, approximately 750 metres north-east of Black Beck Swang. It forms part of a group of four round barrows in this landscape, monuments that typically date from the second millennium BC and represent burial sites of prehistoric significance. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound, preserving evidence of Bronze Age funerary practice and settlement patterns in the region. Such monuments are valuable archaeological resources for understanding the ritual and social organisation of Bronze Age communities in northern England.

One of four round barrows known as Robin Hood's Butts, 750m north east of Black Beck Swang is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018778. View the official record →

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What is One of four round barrows known as Robin Hood's Butts, 750m north east of Black Beck Swang?

Robin Hood's Butts is a Bronze Age round barrow located in Yorkshire, approximately 750 metres north-east of Black Beck Swang. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018778.

Who is responsible for protecting One of four round barrows known as Robin Hood's Butts, 750m north east of Black Beck Swang?

One of four round barrows known as Robin Hood's Butts, 750m north east of Black Beck Swang 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 1018778.

What other scheduled monuments are near One of four round barrows known as Robin Hood's Butts, 750m north east of Black Beck Swang?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Southern Pind Howe round barrow on Danby Rigg, 700m east of Rock House (7.2 km), Wolf Pit round barrow at the southern end of Danby Rigg, 810m south east of Falcon Farm (7.9 km), Hart Leap cross dyke on Glaisdale Rigg, 240m and 410m north of Highdale Farm (8 km).

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