Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on Coverdale Moor, 470m south of North Stile Cottage

Round barrow on Coverdale Moor, 470m south of North Stile Cottage

England
List entry 1020295
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow on Coverdale Moor, 470m south of North Stile Cottage is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in the Yorkshire Dales. The barrow is a mounded earthwork typical of prehistoric funerary architecture, constructed during the Bronze Age period as a ritual burial site for members of the local community. Such monuments are characteristic of the second millennium BC in northern England and reflect the ceremonial practices and social structures of Bronze Age societies. The site contributes to the archaeological landscape of Coverdale, where several similar barrow monuments are distributed across the moorland, demonstrating sustained settlement and land use patterns during the prehistoric period.

Round barrow on Coverdale Moor, 470m south of North Stile Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020295. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow on Coverdale Moor, 470m south of North Stile Cottage?

Round barrow on Coverdale Moor, 470m south of North Stile Cottage is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in the Yorkshire Dales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020295.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow on Coverdale Moor, 470m south of North Stile Cottage?

Round barrow on Coverdale Moor, 470m south of North Stile Cottage 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 1020295.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow on Coverdale Moor, 470m south of North Stile Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ayton Castle: medieval manorial centre, fortified house including tower and fishponds (3 km), Southern of two round barrows known as Row Howes, 680m south east of East Moor Farm (3.5 km), Site of medieval manor house (5.9 km).

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