Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 550m south east of Tarn Hole Cragg

Round barrow 550m south east of Tarn Hole Cragg

England
List entry 1009361
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 550m south east of Tarn Hole Cragg is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. The barrow represents a characteristic burial tradition of the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were constructed to cover inhumation or cremation graves and served as focal points for ritual activity and territorial markers in the prehistoric landscape. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork and contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practices in the Yorkshire uplands. Its designation as a nationally important heritage asset reflects its significance as evidence of prehistoric ceremonial and burial customs.

Round barrow 550m south east of Tarn Hole Cragg is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009361. View the official record →

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What is Round barrow 550m south east of Tarn Hole Cragg?

Round barrow 550m south east of Tarn Hole Cragg is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009361.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 550m south east of Tarn Hole Cragg?

Round barrow 550m south east of Tarn Hole Cragg 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 1009361.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 550m south east of Tarn Hole Cragg?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roppa South Cross on Carr Cote Ridge 1100m WSW of Piethorn (4.8 km), Round barrow 750m NNW of Potter House (5.2 km), Cairn cemetery NE of Birk Nab Farm (6.6 km).

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