Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on Reasty Hill Top 840m south east of Breckenhurst

Round barrow on Reasty Hill Top 840m south east of Breckenhurst

England
List entry 1019471
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow on Reasty Hill Top 840m south east of Breckenhurst is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. The barrow is a mounded earthwork characteristic of funerary practices prevalent during the Bronze Age period, when such structures served as repositories for the cremated or inhumed remains of the deceased, often accompanied by grave goods. Its position on high ground at Reasty Hill Top reflects the typical siting preferences of Bronze Age communities, which frequently selected elevated locations for burial monuments, rendering them prominent in the landscape. The monument represents an important element of the Bronze Age funerary landscape of Yorkshire and contributes to understanding regional settlement and burial practices during this prehistoric period.

Round barrow on Reasty Hill Top 840m south east of Breckenhurst is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019471. View the official record →

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What is Round barrow on Reasty Hill Top 840m south east of Breckenhurst?

Round barrow on Reasty Hill Top 840m south east of Breckenhurst is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019471.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow on Reasty Hill Top 840m south east of Breckenhurst?

Round barrow on Reasty Hill Top 840m south east of Breckenhurst 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 1019471.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow on Reasty Hill Top 840m south east of Breckenhurst?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow at North Moor, 120m south east of Forest Lodge (8.2 km), Round barrow at Wester Gill, 390m north west of East Moor Farm (8.4 km), Bowl barrow 920m north of Betton Farm (8.7 km).

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