Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on Silpho Moor 710m north of Whisperdales

Round barrow on Silpho Moor 710m north of Whisperdales

England
List entry 1019470
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The round barrow on Silpho Moor is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in the North York Moors, approximately 710 metres north of Whisperdales in Yorkshire. As a designated heritage monument, it represents the burial practices of prehistoric communities during the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were constructed to mark the graves of individuals or family groups. The barrow survives as an upstanding circular earthwork on the moorland landscape, contributing to the archaeological record of early metal-age settlement and ritual activity in northern England.

Round barrow on Silpho Moor 710m north of Whisperdales is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019470. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow on Silpho Moor 710m north of Whisperdales?

The round barrow on Silpho Moor is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in the North York Moors, approximately 710 metres north of Whisperdales in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019470.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow on Silpho Moor 710m north of Whisperdales?

Round barrow on Silpho Moor 710m north of Whisperdales 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 1019470.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow on Silpho Moor 710m north of Whisperdales?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow at North Moor, 120m south east of Forest Lodge (8 km), Round barrow at Wester Gill, 390m north west of East Moor Farm (8.1 km), Bowl barrow 950m north of Betton Farm (8.6 km).

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