Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow in Harland's Plantation

Round barrow in Harland's Plantation

England
List entry 1009785
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow in Harland's Plantation is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound and represents the funerary practice of single or multiple inhumation burials characteristic of the Bronze Age period, roughly 2200 to 700 BCE. Such monuments were typically constructed to mark the graves of individuals of status within prehistoric communities. The barrow's survival within a wooded plantation setting has aided its preservation as an archaeological feature.

Round barrow in Harland's Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009785. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow in Harland's Plantation?

Round barrow in Harland's Plantation is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009785.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow in Harland's Plantation?

Round barrow in Harland's 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 1009785.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow in Harland's Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 300m WNW of Low Barn (0.2 km), Round barrow 120m south of Low Barn (0.3 km), Round barrow 350m south of Low Barn (0.5 km).

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