Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 240m south-west of High Barn Farm

Round barrow 240m south-west of High Barn Farm

England
List entry 1012491
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 240m south-west of High Barn Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound and represents the funerary practices of prehistoric communities in the region during the third and second millennia before the common era. Such monuments typically contained cremated or inhumed remains, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of the deceased. The survival of this barrow as a discernible earthwork contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and land use in Yorkshire.

Round barrow 240m south-west of High Barn Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012491. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow 240m south-west of High Barn Farm?

Round barrow 240m south-west of High Barn Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012491.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 240m south-west of High Barn Farm?

Round barrow 240m south-west of High Barn 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 1012491.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 240m south-west of High Barn Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 560m NNW of Farberry Garth Farm (5.4 km), Two bowl barrows 500m north west of Farberry Garth Farm (5.5 km), Site of Nunburnholme Priory (5.6 km).

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