Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow in Cliff Plantation

Round barrow in Cliff Plantation

England
List entry 1012742
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow in Cliff Plantation is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound and represents a funerary practice characteristic of the third and second millennia before Christ, when such monuments served as focal points for community burial and ritual activity. As a scheduled ancient monument, it contributes to the archaeological record of upland Yorkshire and its prehistoric settlement patterns. The site's preservation reflects the importance placed on Bronze Age barrow archaeology within the region's designated heritage assets.

Round barrow in Cliff Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012742. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow in Cliff Plantation?

Round barrow in Cliff Plantation is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012742.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow in Cliff Plantation?

Round barrow in Cliff 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 1012742.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow in Cliff Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roulston Scar Iron Age promontory fort (1.6 km), Hood Hill motte and bailey (1.9 km), Byland Moor round cairns (3.8 km).

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