Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on Newclose Rigg, 380m south of Adder Stone

Round barrow on Newclose Rigg, 380m south of Adder Stone

England
List entry 1020214
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow on Newclose Rigg, 380m south of Adder Stone is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The barrow takes the form of a circular earthwork characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices in northern England, when such monuments served as prominent markers for the interment of high-status individuals or family groups. The site's position within the broader landscape of Bronze Age activity in the region reflects the continued importance of visible burial monuments during this period. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important record of prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual practices in Yorkshire.

Round barrow on Newclose Rigg, 380m south of Adder Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020214. View the official record →

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What is Round barrow on Newclose Rigg, 380m south of Adder Stone?

Round barrow on Newclose Rigg, 380m south of Adder Stone is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020214.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow on Newclose Rigg, 380m south of Adder Stone?

Round barrow on Newclose Rigg, 380m south of Adder Stone 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 1020214.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow on Newclose Rigg, 380m south of Adder Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 570m south east of Warren House (5.3 km), Long barrow 530m north of Keeper's Cottage (5.4 km), Round barrow 470m north of Keeper's Cottage (5.5 km).

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