Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 400m south-west of Low Farm

Round barrow 400m south-west of Low Farm

England
List entry 1007856
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 400m south-west of Low Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. The barrow represents a typical example of the funerary practices of the Bronze Age period, when earthen or stone-built mounds were constructed to mark the graves of individuals or small family groups. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork and forms part of the wider archaeological landscape of Bronze Age activity in the region. Such barrows are significant indicators of settlement patterns, social organisation, and ritual practices during the second millennium BCE.

Round barrow 400m south-west of Low Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007856. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow 400m south-west of Low Farm?

Round barrow 400m south-west of Low Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007856.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 400m south-west of Low Farm?

Round barrow 400m south-west of Low 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 1007856.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 400m south-west of Low Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Western bowl barrow of a pair east of Craike Hill, 1km NNW of Eastburn Warren Farm (1.9 km), Eastern bowl barrow of a pair at crossroads east of Craike Hill, 1km NNW of Eastburn Warren Farm (2.1 km), Western bowl barrow of a pair, 310m SSE of Springwell Farm (3.9 km).

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