Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow in Harland's Plantation

Round barrow in Harland's Plantation

England
List entry 1009785
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow in Harland's Plantation is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Yorkshire, England. The monument consists of a circular earthwork typical of the funerary monuments constructed during the second millennium BC, when such barrows served as focal points for ritual burial practices across the British landscape. The barrow's preservation within Harland's Plantation has maintained its archaeological integrity, making it a significant example of Bronze Age mortuary architecture in the region. Such monuments often contained inhumation or cremation burials, sometimes accompanied by grave goods, and frequently formed part of larger ceremonial landscapes that reflected the social organisation of contemporary communities.

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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What is Round barrow in Harland's Plantation?

Round barrow in Harland's Plantation is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Yorkshire, England. 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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