Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 500m south-east of Low Farm

Round barrow 500m south-east of Low Farm

England
List entry 1008810
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 500m south-east of Low Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. The barrow represents a characteristic example of the burial practices employed during the Bronze Age in northern England, when such earthen mounds were constructed to mark the graves of individuals of presumed social standing. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork, though like many barrows of this type its original dimensions and internal structure have been subject to the effects of time and land management practices. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric funerary tradition in the region.

Round barrow 500m south-east of Low Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008810. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow 500m south-east of Low Farm?

Round barrow 500m south-east of Low Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008810.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 500m south-east of Low Farm?

Round barrow 500m south-east 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 1008810.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 500m south-east of Low Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 700m south of Low Farm (0.3 km), Round barrow 750m south of Low Farm (0.6 km), Western bowl barrow of a pair east of Craike Hill, 1km NNW of Eastburn Warren Farm (1.3 km).

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