Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 625m north of Moor Gate

Round barrow 625m north of Moor Gate

England
List entry 1008440
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 625m north of Moor Gate is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. The barrow represents a typical example of the funerary practices prevalent during the Bronze Age, when such earthen mounds were constructed over cremated or inhumed remains as enduring markers of the dead. The monument survives as an earthwork mound in the landscape and forms part of the broader archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and burial custom in the region. Its designation within the National Heritage List for England reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric ceremonial and funerary activity.

Round barrow 625m north of Moor Gate is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008440. View the official record →

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What is Round barrow 625m north of Moor Gate?

Round barrow 625m north of Moor Gate is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008440.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 625m north of Moor Gate?

Round barrow 625m north of Moor Gate 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 1008440.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 625m north of Moor Gate?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval lordly residence immediately west of Church Farm (8.8 km), Wayside cross base on south side of the churchyard wall at Scawton (8.8 km), Round barrow 450m north west of Garbutt Farm (9.1 km).

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