Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow at White Stone Crag

Round barrow at White Stone Crag

England
List entry 1008582
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow at White Stone Crag is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound and forms part of the archaeological landscape of the region, representing the burial practices of prehistoric communities during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments are typically dated to between approximately 2200 and 700 BC, when the construction of round barrows was a widespread practice across Britain for the interment of elite and community members. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1008582, acknowledging its archaeological significance and protected status.

Round barrow at White Stone Crag is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008582. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow at White Stone Crag?

Round barrow at White Stone Crag is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008582.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow at White Stone Crag?

Round barrow at White Stone Crag 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 1008582.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow at White Stone Crag?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Section of the Cleave Dyke system on Arden Little Moor known as Steeple Cross Dyke including the Steeple Cross boundary stone (9.4 km), Long barrow 400m NW of Steeple Cross (9.7 km), Section of the Cleave Dyke system on Arden Little Moor (9.7 km).

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