Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 1200m NW of Beacon Farm

Round barrow 1200m NW of Beacon Farm

England
List entry 1008501
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 1200m NW of Beacon Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Yorkshire, England. The barrow represents a funerary structure typical of the second millennium BC, when such earthen mounds were constructed across the English landscape to mark the graves of deceased individuals and communities. As a scheduled ancient monument, the site preserves evidence of prehistoric burial practices and territorial organisation during the Bronze Age period. The barrow's survival as an upstanding earthwork contributes to understanding the distribution and character of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary activity in the Yorkshire region.

Round barrow 1200m NW of Beacon Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008501. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow 1200m NW of Beacon Farm?

Round barrow 1200m NW of Beacon Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008501.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 1200m NW of Beacon Farm?

Round barrow 1200m NW of Beacon 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 1008501.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 1200m NW of Beacon Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 150m north of Moor House Farm (3.2 km), Bowl barrow 100m east of Moor House Farm (3.4 km), Ayton Castle: medieval manorial centre, fortified house including tower and fishponds (3.4 km).

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