Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 590m north west of Box Hall

Round barrow 590m north west of Box Hall

England
List entry 1018846
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 590m north west of Box Hall is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The barrow represents a typical form of burial mound constructed during the Bronze Age period, when such earthworks were widely erected across the English landscape to mark the graves of individuals of sufficient status to warrant monumental commemoration. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork, preserving evidence of Bronze Age burial practice and settlement patterns in the region. Such barrows are valuable archaeological resources for understanding Bronze Age society, economy, and ritual practices in northern England.

Round barrow 590m north west of Box Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018846. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow 590m north west of Box Hall?

Round barrow 590m north west of Box Hall is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018846.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 590m north west of Box Hall?

Round barrow 590m north west of Box Hall 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 1018846.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 590m north west of Box Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross and boundary marker known as Young Ralph on Westerdale Moor (7.6 km), Wayside cross known as Old Ralph on Ledging Hill, Westerdale Moor (7.7 km), White Cross boundary marker known as Fat Betty on Danby Moor (7.7 km).

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