Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOval barrow on Elm Ledge, 900m north of Clither Beck Farm

Oval barrow on Elm Ledge, 900m north of Clither Beck Farm

England
List entry 1018751
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Oval barrow on Elm Ledge is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, situated approximately 900 metres north of Clither Beck Farm. The barrow exhibits an oval plan form, a characteristic variant of the round barrow tradition prevalent during the Bronze Age in northern England. Such monuments typically contained inhumation or cremation burials accompanied by grave goods, serving as focal points for ritual and communal remembrance. The site remains a significant archaeological record of Bronze Age mortuary practice and territorial organisation in the Yorkshire landscape.

Oval barrow on Elm Ledge, 900m north of Clither Beck Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018751. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Oval barrow on Elm Ledge, 900m north of Clither Beck Farm?

Oval barrow on Elm Ledge is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, situated approximately 900 metres north of Clither Beck Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018751.

Who is responsible for protecting Oval barrow on Elm Ledge, 900m north of Clither Beck Farm?

Oval barrow on Elm Ledge, 900m north of Clither Beck 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 1018751.

What other scheduled monuments are near Oval barrow on Elm Ledge, 900m north of Clither Beck Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross dyke on Glaisdale Rigg, 520m and 250m west of Highdale Farm (7.9 km), Medieval cross reused as a signpost at the top of Caper Hill on the north east side of Glaisdale High Moor (8.8 km), Wayside Cross called Botton Cross on Danby High Moor (9.1 km).

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