Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on Moorsholm Moor, 390m west of Dimmingdale Farm

Round barrow on Moorsholm Moor, 390m west of Dimmingdale Farm

England
List entry 1018804
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow on Moorsholm Moor, 390m west of Dimmingdale Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument situated on the North Yorkshire moors. The barrow is a earthen mound characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practice in northern England, constructed to cover inhumed or cremated remains and associated grave goods. Its location on Moorsholm Moor places it within a landscape containing other prehistoric monuments and reflects the settlement and burial patterns of Bronze Age communities in the region. The site remains an important archaeological record of early metal-working period burial customs.

Round barrow on Moorsholm Moor, 390m west of Dimmingdale Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018804. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow on Moorsholm Moor, 390m west of Dimmingdale Farm?

Round barrow on Moorsholm Moor, 390m west of Dimmingdale Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument situated on the North Yorkshire moors. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018804.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow on Moorsholm Moor, 390m west of Dimmingdale Farm?

Round barrow on Moorsholm Moor, 390m west of Dimmingdale 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 1018804.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow on Moorsholm Moor, 390m west of Dimmingdale Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Northern Pind Howe round barrow on Danby Rigg, 680m north east of Rock House (7.7 km), High Stone Dike, southern of two cross dykes on Castleton Rigg (7.9 km), Southern Pind Howe round barrow on Danby Rigg, 700m east of Rock House (7.9 km).

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