Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 160m north of Beacon Farm

Round barrow 160m north of Beacon Farm

England
List entry 1008489
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 160m north of Beacon Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. The barrow represents a typical form of burial mound construction prevalent during the Bronze Age period, when such earthworks served as focal points for community commemoration and ritual practice. The monument survives as an upstanding circular earthwork, preserving evidence of prehistoric burial traditions in the region. Its designation within the national heritage record reflects its archaeological importance as a surviving example of Bronze Age mortuary practice in Yorkshire.

Round barrow 160m north of Beacon Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008489. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow 160m north of Beacon Farm?

Round barrow 160m north of Beacon Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008489.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 160m north of Beacon Farm?

Round barrow 160m north 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 1008489.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 160m north of Beacon Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ayton Castle: medieval manorial centre, fortified house including tower and fishponds (3.1 km), Round barrow 460m south of Oliver's Mount Farm (3.9 km), Site of medieval manor house (4.1 km).

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