Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow in Broxa Forest 740m south west of Highdales

Round barrow in Broxa Forest 740m south west of Highdales

England
List entry 1019466
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow in Broxa Forest 740m south west of Highdales is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in the North York Moors. The barrow forms part of the wider Bronze Age landscape of the moor and represents the burial practices characteristic of the period, typically dating to between 2200 and 700 BC. The monument survives as an earthwork mound, a form common to round barrows of this era, which served as burial monuments for prominent individuals or family groups. Its location within Broxa Forest reflects the distribution of Bronze Age settlement and ceremonial activity across the moorland landscape of North Yorkshire.

Round barrow in Broxa Forest 740m south west of Highdales is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019466. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow in Broxa Forest 740m south west of Highdales?

Round barrow in Broxa Forest 740m south west of Highdales is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in the North York Moors. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019466.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow in Broxa Forest 740m south west of Highdales?

Round barrow in Broxa Forest 740m south west of Highdales 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 1019466.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow in Broxa Forest 740m south west of Highdales?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Northern of two round barrows known as Row Howes, 640m south east of East Moor Farm (7.2 km), Southern of two round barrows known as Row Howes, 680m south east of East Moor Farm (7.2 km), Scamridge Dikes: prehistoric linear boundaries and associated features (7.5 km).

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