Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 1000m east of Cook House

Round barrow 1000m east of Cook House

England
List entry 1019691
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 1000m east of Cook House is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound and represents a burial tradition practised over several millennia in prehistoric Britain, when such structures served as repositories for the remains of deceased individuals and possibly markers of territorial significance. Round barrows of this type, whether dating to the Neolithic period or the subsequent Bronze Age, are distributed widely across the English landscape and constitute an important class of archaeological evidence for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual practices. The monument's survival and formal recording reflect its archaeological significance as a relatively intact example of prehistoric funerary architecture within the Yorkshire region.

Round barrow 1000m east of Cook House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019691. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow 1000m east of Cook House?

Round barrow 1000m east of Cook House is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019691.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 1000m east of Cook House?

Round barrow 1000m east of Cook House 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 1019691.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 1000m east of Cook House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow in Broxa Forest 800m south west of Highdales (8.1 km), The Thieves' Dikes: prehistoric linear boundaries and associated features (8.2 km), Round barrow 920m south west of Silpho Brow Farm (8.3 km).

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