Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on Coverdale Moor, 530m south of North Stile Cottage

Round barrow on Coverdale Moor, 530m south of North Stile Cottage

England
List entry 1017156
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow on Coverdale Moor, 530m south of North Stile Cottage is a Bronze Age burial monument located in the Yorkshire Dales. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound in the upland moorland landscape of Coverdale, representing one of numerous funerary structures scattered across the region dating to the second millennium BC. Such round barrows typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of Bronze Age communities. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England and represents an important element of the archaeological heritage of the northern Pennines.

Round barrow on Coverdale Moor, 530m south of North Stile Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017156. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow on Coverdale Moor, 530m south of North Stile Cottage?

Round barrow on Coverdale Moor, 530m south of North Stile Cottage is a Bronze Age burial monument located in the Yorkshire Dales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017156.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow on Coverdale Moor, 530m south of North Stile Cottage?

Round barrow on Coverdale Moor, 530m 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 1017156.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow on Coverdale Moor, 530m 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 (5.8 km).

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