Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 740m east of Broad Head Farm

Round barrow 740m east of Broad Head Farm

England
List entry 1020522
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 740m east of Broad Head Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The barrow is a burial mound typical of the Bronze Age period, when such earthworks were constructed across the landscape to mark the graves of notable individuals or family groups. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork and represents an important example of prehistoric burial practice in the region. As a scheduled ancient monument, it is protected under law and continues to provide archaeological and historical evidence of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary customs in Yorkshire.

Round barrow 740m east of Broad Head Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020522. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow 740m east of Broad Head Farm?

Round barrow 740m east of Broad Head Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020522.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 740m east of Broad Head Farm?

Round barrow 740m east of Broad Head 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 1020522.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 740m east of Broad Head Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow 530m north of Keeper's Cottage (4.6 km), Round barrow 470m north of Keeper's Cottage (4.7 km), Round barrow 570m south east of Warren House (4.8 km).

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