Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 120m north of High Barn

Round barrow 120m north of High Barn

England
List entry 1010535
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 120m north of High Barn is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Yorkshire, England. The monument survives as a substantial earthwork typical of the barrow cemetery tradition that characterised Bronze Age funerary practice across northern England. Such barrows served as visible markers of elite or important family burial sites and often contained cremated or inhumed remains, sometimes accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status of the deceased. The site's preservation as an upstanding earthwork contributes to the archaeological understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the region.

Round barrow 120m north of High Barn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010535. View the official record →

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What is Round barrow 120m north of High Barn?

Round barrow 120m north of High Barn is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010535.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 120m north of High Barn?

Round barrow 120m north of High Barn 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 1010535.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 120m north of High Barn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 480m east of Yorkshire Gliding Club (5.2 km), Section of the Cleave Dyke system 200m south east of Yorkshire Gliding Club (5.3 km), Roulston Scar Iron Age promontory fort (5.4 km).

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