Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 710m NNE of Waterloo Farm, the southernmost of three round barrows in Far Moor Plantation

Round barrow 710m NNE of Waterloo Farm, the southernmost of three round barrows in Far Moor Plantation

England
List entry 1019349
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England
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History & significance

Round barrow 710m NNE of Waterloo Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located within Far Moor Plantation near Waterloo Farm in Yorkshire, England. The barrow forms part of a linear arrangement of three round barrows within the plantation, with this example positioned as the southernmost of the group. Such monuments are characteristic of Bronze Age burial practice in northern England, typically dating to the period between approximately 2200 and 700 BCE, and represent significant evidence of prehistoric settlement and ritual activity in the region. The barrow's survival as an upstanding earthwork within the plantation demonstrates the value of wooded landscapes in preserving archaeological features from later disturbance.

Round barrow 710m NNE of Waterloo Farm, the southernmost of three round barrows in Far Moor Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019349. View the official record →

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What is Round barrow 710m NNE of Waterloo Farm, the southernmost of three round barrows in Far Moor Plantation?

Round barrow 710m NNE of Waterloo Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located within Far Moor Plantation near Waterloo Farm in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019349.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 710m NNE of Waterloo Farm, the southernmost of three round barrows in Far Moor Plantation?

Round barrow 710m NNE of Waterloo Farm, the southernmost of three round barrows in Far Moor Plantation 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 1019349.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 710m NNE of Waterloo Farm, the southernmost of three round barrows in Far Moor Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 500m SSW of Coney Hill Farm (7.7 km), Long barrow 350m north west of Grimston Grange (8 km), Round barrow on Grimston Moor 600m north east of Grimston Grange (8.2 km).

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