Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on Long Hill 430m west of Highdales

Round barrow on Long Hill 430m west of Highdales

England
List entry 1019463
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow on Long Hill 430m west of Highdales is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound, representing a funerary structure typical of the second millennium BC when such monuments were constructed across northern England. Its position on Long Hill places it within the broader landscape of Bronze Age activity in the Yorkshire uplands, where round barrows frequently cluster or occur singly as markers of prehistoric settlement and ritual practice. The monument remains a significant archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age burial customs and the use of elevated terrain for ceremonial purposes in this region.

Round barrow on Long Hill 430m west of Highdales is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019463. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow on Long Hill 430m west of Highdales?

Round barrow on Long Hill 430m west of Highdales is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019463.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow on Long Hill 430m west of Highdales?

Round barrow on Long Hill 430m west of Highdales 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 1019463.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow on Long Hill 430m west of Highdales?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Northern of two round barrows known as Row Howes, 640m south east of East Moor Farm (7.7 km), Southern of two round barrows known as Row Howes, 680m south east of East Moor Farm (7.7 km), Scamridge Dikes: prehistoric linear boundaries and associated features (8.1 km).

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