Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 560m south west of High Thorgill Farm

Round barrow 560m south west of High Thorgill Farm

England
List entry 1018987
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 560m south west of High Thorgill Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. The barrow represents a form of funerary architecture typical of the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were constructed to mark the graves of individuals or small family groups. As a scheduled ancient monument, it retains archaeological significance for understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the Yorkshire uplands. The site's survival to the present day makes it a valuable resource for the study of prehistoric mortuary traditions in northern England.

Round barrow 560m south west of High Thorgill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018987. View the official record →

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What is Round barrow 560m south west of High Thorgill Farm?

Round barrow 560m south west of High Thorgill Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018987.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 560m south west of High Thorgill Farm?

Round barrow 560m south west of High Thorgill 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 1018987.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 560m south west of High Thorgill Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Douthwaite pillow mounds (5.9 km), Blackpark medieval farmstead 140m south of Blackpark Lodge (7.5 km), Fall Rigg cross dyke and round barrow, 710m north of Sycamore Farm (8.3 km).

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