Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow, 50m south of Sour Leys Farm

Round barrow, 50m south of Sour Leys Farm

England
List entry 1019338
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow, 50m south of Sour Leys Farm, is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Yorkshire. The barrow represents the characteristic funerary practice of the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were constructed to mark the graves of significant individuals within their communities. The monument survives as a prominent earthwork feature within the landscape, retaining sufficient physical integrity to be recognised and protected as a scheduled ancient monument. Such round barrows are archaeologically significant as they frequently contain evidence of burial practices, grave goods, and settlement patterns that illuminate Bronze Age society and ritual observance.

Round barrow, 50m south of Sour Leys Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019338. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow, 50m south of Sour Leys Farm?

Round barrow, 50m south of Sour Leys Farm, is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019338.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow, 50m south of Sour Leys Farm?

Round barrow, 50m south of Sour Leys 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 1019338.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow, 50m south of Sour Leys Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Linear dyke known as Double Dikes, in Waterloo Plantation (6.3 km), Round barrow on Sproxton Moor, 410m north of Tom Smith's Cross (6.4 km), Byland Moor round cairns (6.7 km).

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