Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 550m north of High Nova Farm

Round barrow 550m north of High Nova Farm

England
List entry 1015440
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 550m north of High Nova Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. The barrow represents a typical funerary structure of the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were constructed across the British landscape to cover inhumations or cremations of the deceased. The monument survives as an earthwork and forms part of the broader distribution of Bronze Age barrows recorded across Yorkshire's upland and moorland regions. As a scheduled monument, it is recognised as a site of archaeological importance for understanding prehistoric burial practices and settlement patterns in northern England.

Round barrow 550m north of High Nova Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015440. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow 550m north of High Nova Farm?

Round barrow 550m north of High Nova Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015440.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 550m north of High Nova Farm?

Round barrow 550m north of High Nova 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 1015440.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 550m north of High Nova Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Nicholas' medieval hospital 550m East of Brick Yard Farm (4.3 km), Beacon Hill ringwork siege castle and Royal Observer Corps post (4.6 km), Pickering Castle: 11th century motte and bailey castle and 13th century shell keep castle (4.7 km).

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