Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on Elm Ledge, 720m north of Clither Beck Farm

Round barrow on Elm Ledge, 720m north of Clither Beck Farm

England
List entry 1018750
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow on Elm Ledge, 720m north of Clither Beck Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Yorkshire, England. The monument comprises a circular earthwork typical of the Early to Middle Bronze Age period, constructed as a funerary monument to mark and cover an inhumation or cremation burial. Such barrows formed part of the extensive Bronze Age cemetery traditions practised across the Yorkshire uplands during the second millennium BC. The site's location on Elm Ledge reflects the preference for elevated positions that characterised barrow placement in this region, affording visibility across the surrounding landscape.

Round barrow on Elm Ledge, 720m north of Clither Beck Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018750. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow on Elm Ledge, 720m north of Clither Beck Farm?

Round barrow on Elm Ledge, 720m north of Clither Beck Farm is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018750.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow on Elm Ledge, 720m north of Clither Beck Farm?

Round barrow on Elm Ledge, 720m north of Clither Beck Farm 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 1018750.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow on Elm Ledge, 720m north of Clither Beck Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval cross reused as a signpost at the top of Caper Hill on the north east side of Glaisdale High Moor (8.7 km), Wayside Cross called Botton Cross on Danby High Moor (8.9 km), Peat Hill round cairn 575m north west of Pannierman Bridgestone, on Glaisdale High Moor (9 km).

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