Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 500m north west of Lower Locker Farm

Round barrow 500m north west of Lower Locker Farm

England
List entry 1009371
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 500m north west of Lower Locker Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. The barrow is a mounded earthwork characteristic of burial practices during the Bronze Age period, when such monuments were constructed across northern England as repositories for the cremated or inhumed remains of significant individuals. The monument remains visible as an archaeological feature in the landscape, contributing to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and ritual practices in Yorkshire. Its designation as a scheduled monument reflects its importance as evidence of prehistoric burial customs and social organisation.

Round barrow 500m north west of Lower Locker Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009371. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow 500m north west of Lower Locker Farm?

Round barrow 500m north west of Lower Locker Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009371.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 500m north west of Lower Locker Farm?

Round barrow 500m north west of Lower Locker 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 1009371.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 500m north west of Lower Locker Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Boltby Scar promontory fort and two round barrows (8.8 km), Round barrow 400m south east of Hill Fort Windypit (9 km), Round barrow 500m south east of Hill Fort Windypit (9 km).

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