Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 550m north of High Nova Farm

Round barrow 550m north of High Nova Farm

England
List entry 1015440
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 550m north of High Nova Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Yorkshire, England. The barrow is a mounded earthwork characteristic of funerary practice during the Bronze Age period, when such structures served as prominent markers for elite or community burials across the British landscape. Like many Yorkshire round barrows, this example would have originally contained inhumation or cremation burials, possibly accompanied by grave goods, though the specific contents and condition of this particular monument are not detailed in readily available records. Its survival to the present day contributes to the archaeological evidence for Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial practices in the region.

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

Round barrow 550m north of High Nova Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument situated 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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