Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 140m west of Haugh Rigg

Round barrow 140m west of Haugh Rigg

England
List entry 1020230
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 140m west of Haugh Rigg is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. The barrow represents a characteristic funerary structure of the Bronze Age period, constructed as an earthen mound to cover and commemorate the remains of the dead. Such monuments are widespread across the Yorkshire landscape and provide significant evidence for Bronze Age settlement patterns, ritual practices, and social organisation in northern England. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological importance as a discrete example of Bronze Age mortuary practice.

Round barrow 140m west of Haugh Rigg is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020230. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow 140m west of Haugh Rigg?

Round barrow 140m west of Haugh Rigg is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020230.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 140m west of Haugh Rigg?

Round barrow 140m west of Haugh Rigg 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 1020230.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 140m west of Haugh Rigg?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 50m north east of Manor Farm (4.3 km), Pickering Castle: 11th century motte and bailey castle and 13th century shell keep castle (4.6 km), Beacon Hill ringwork siege castle and Royal Observer Corps post (4.7 km).

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