Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow in California Belt, 140m east of Fox Head

Round barrow in California Belt, 140m east of Fox Head

England
List entry 1017157
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow in California Belt, 140m east of Fox Head is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The barrow represents a typical example of the burial practices prevalent during the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were constructed to mark the graves of individuals of social standing. The monument survives as a visible earthwork within the landscape, forming part of the archaeological record of prehistoric Yorkshire. It is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the national heritage designation system, reflecting its archaeological importance to the understanding of Bronze Age mortuary practices and settlement patterns in northern England.

Round barrow in California Belt, 140m east of Fox Head is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017157. View the official record →

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What is Round barrow in California Belt, 140m east of Fox Head?

Round barrow in California Belt, 140m east of Fox Head is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017157.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow in California Belt, 140m east of Fox Head?

Round barrow in California Belt, 140m east of Fox Head 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 1017157.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow in California Belt, 140m east of Fox Head?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Northern of two round barrows known as Row Howes, 640m south east of East Moor Farm (2.1 km), Southern of two round barrows known as Row Howes, 680m south east of East Moor Farm (2.2 km), Ayton Castle: medieval manorial centre, fortified house including tower and fishponds (3.7 km).

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