Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on Rabbit Hill, 120m north of High Park House

Round barrow on Rabbit Hill, 120m north of High Park House

England
List entry 1020353
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow on Rabbit Hill, 120m north of High Park House is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Yorkshire. The monument survives as a circular earthwork typical of the early second millennium BCE, representing a significant archaeological record of prehistoric funerary practice in the region. Such round barrows served as the burial places of prominent individuals within early Bronze Age communities and are among the most visible surviving monuments from this period. The site's scheduled status reflects its importance as evidence of settlement patterns and social hierarchy during the Bronze Age in Yorkshire.

Round barrow on Rabbit Hill, 120m north of High Park House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020353. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow on Rabbit Hill, 120m north of High Park House?

Round barrow on Rabbit Hill, 120m north of High Park House is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020353.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow on Rabbit Hill, 120m north of High Park House?

Round barrow on Rabbit Hill, 120m north of High Park House 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 1020353.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow on Rabbit Hill, 120m north of High Park House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Winton medieval settlement including fishponds and field system immediately south of Winton House (0.6 km), Harlsey Castle (1.2 km), Sigston Castle: an enclosure castle 400m north of Kirby Sigston church (1.8 km).

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