Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 780m NNE of Waterloo Farm, the easternmost of three round barrows in Far Moor Plantation

Round barrow 780m NNE of Waterloo Farm, the easternmost of three round barrows in Far Moor Plantation

England
List entry 1019348
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 780m NNE of Waterloo Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound located within Far Moor Plantation in Yorkshire, England. The barrow forms part of a group of three round barrows situated in this plantation, with this example representing the easternmost of the three monuments. As a round barrow, it represents a characteristic funerary monument type of the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were constructed to cover the remains of individuals of varying social status. The barrow survives as a landscape feature testament to Bronze Age burial practices in the region.

Round barrow 780m NNE of Waterloo Farm, the easternmost of three round barrows in Far Moor Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019348. View the official record →

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What is Round barrow 780m NNE of Waterloo Farm, the easternmost of three round barrows in Far Moor Plantation?

Round barrow 780m NNE of Waterloo Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound located within Far Moor Plantation in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019348.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 780m NNE of Waterloo Farm, the easternmost of three round barrows in Far Moor Plantation?

Round barrow 780m NNE of Waterloo Farm, the easternmost 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 1019348.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 780m NNE of Waterloo Farm, the easternmost of three round barrows in Far Moor Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 500m SSW of Coney Hill Farm (7.8 km), Round barrow on Grimston Moor 655m north east of Grimston Grange (8 km), Long barrow 350m north west of Grimston Grange (8.1 km).

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