Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 920m NNW of Beak Hills

Round barrow 920m NNW of Beak Hills

England
List entry 1015802
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 920m NNW of Beak Hills is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound and represents a characteristic burial practice of the Bronze Age period, when such structures were constructed across the British landscape to commemorate and inter the deceased. The monument's survival and scheduled status reflect its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric settlement and burial customs in the region. Like comparable barrows in Yorkshire, it provides material evidence for understanding Bronze Age social organisation and ritual practices.

Round barrow 920m NNW of Beak Hills is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015802. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow 920m NNW of Beak Hills?

Round barrow 920m NNW of Beak Hills is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015802.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 920m NNW of Beak Hills?

Round barrow 920m NNW of Beak Hills 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 1015802.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 920m NNW of Beak Hills?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two round barrows at Sour Milk Hills (8.7 km), Round barrow 450m north east of Plane Tree Farm (9.2 km), Cairnfield on the south west of Hawnby Moor including a round barrow and a standing stone (9.4 km).

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