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 on the moorland of Wensleydale in North Yorkshire. The barrow survives as a substantial earthwork mound, representative of the funerary practices typical of the Bronze Age period when such burial structures were constructed across the upland regions of northern England. The monument's location on open moorland indicates its positioning within a Bronze Age ceremonial landscape, and it remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric settlement and burial customs in the Yorkshire Dales. As a scheduled ancient monument, the site preserves evidence of early British burial tradition and ritual practices.

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 on the moorland of Wensleydale in North Yorkshire. 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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