Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on Scawton Moor, 620m north west of High Lodge

Round barrow on Scawton Moor, 620m north west of High Lodge

England
List entry 1019824
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow on Scawton Moor, 620m north west of High Lodge is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on the North York Moors in Yorkshire. The barrow survives as a substantial earthwork mound, representing a burial practice characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such monuments were constructed across the British landscape to mark the graves of significant individuals or families. The site's location on Scawton Moor places it within a broader landscape of prehistoric settlement and ritual activity in this region. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age burial customs and social organisation in northern England.

Round barrow on Scawton Moor, 620m north west of High Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019824. View the official record →

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What is Round barrow on Scawton Moor, 620m north west of High Lodge?

Round barrow on Scawton Moor, 620m north west of High Lodge is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on the North York Moors in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019824.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow on Scawton Moor, 620m north west of High Lodge?

Round barrow on Scawton Moor, 620m north west of High Lodge 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 1019824.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow on Scawton Moor, 620m north west of High Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 50m south east of Windyridge Farm (8.5 km), Round barrow 800m east of Windyridge Farm (8.8 km), Round barrow 450m south west of Coney Hill Farm (8.9 km).

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