Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on Skipwith Common, 690m north west of Horseshoe Pond

Round barrow on Skipwith Common, 690m north west of Horseshoe Pond

England
List entry 1018602
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow on Skipwith Common, 690m north west of Horseshoe Pond, is a Bronze Age burial monument located in North Yorkshire. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound typical of the period, constructed during the second millennium before the Common Era as a sepulchral monument for an individual or small group of high status. Such round barrows are characteristic features of the Bronze Age landscape and represent significant archaeological evidence of burial practices and social organisation in prehistoric Yorkshire. The monument's survival and scheduled status reflect its importance to understanding the archaeological record of the region.

Round barrow on Skipwith Common, 690m north west of Horseshoe Pond is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018602. View the official record →

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What is Round barrow on Skipwith Common, 690m north west of Horseshoe Pond?

Round barrow on Skipwith Common, 690m north west of Horseshoe Pond, is a Bronze Age burial monument located in North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018602.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow on Skipwith Common, 690m north west of Horseshoe Pond?

Round barrow on Skipwith Common, 690m north west of Horseshoe Pond 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 1018602.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow on Skipwith Common, 690m north west of Horseshoe Pond?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow on Skipwith Common, 810m south of Skipwith Church (0.2 km), Round barrow on Skipwith Common, 830m south east of Adamson Farm (0.3 km), Round barrow on Skipwith Common, 800m south east of Adamson Farm (0.3 km).

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