Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 60m west of Beacon Farm

Round barrow 60m west of Beacon Farm

England
List entry 1008476
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 60m west of Beacon Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. The barrow is a mound earthwork of the type characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such structures served as repositories for cremated or inhumed remains of individuals of some status within their communities. Like other round barrows across the Yorkshire landscape, it represents an important archaeological record of prehistoric funerary practice and settlement patterns in the region during the second millennium before the common era.

Round barrow 60m west of Beacon Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008476. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow 60m west of Beacon Farm?

Round barrow 60m west of Beacon Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008476.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 60m west of Beacon Farm?

Round barrow 60m west of Beacon 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 1008476.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 60m west of Beacon Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ayton Castle: medieval manorial centre, fortified house including tower and fishponds (2.9 km), Round barrow 460m south of Oliver's Mount Farm (3.8 km), Site of medieval manor house (3.9 km).

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