Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on Skipwith Common, 810m south of Skipwith Church

Round barrow on Skipwith Common, 810m south of Skipwith Church

England
List entry 1018601
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

A Round barrow on Skipwith Common, 810m south of Skipwith Church is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in the Vale of York, North Yorkshire. The monument survives as an earthwork of modest proportions, representing a funerary practice characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such barrows served as communal or individual burial structures within the landscape. The barrow's location on Skipwith Common places it within a broader pattern of Bronze Age settlement and ritual activity in the region, though detailed archaeological investigation of this specific monument has not been extensively documented in the modern scholarly record. Its survival in the modern landscape demonstrates the persistence of these prehistoric monuments despite subsequent land use and agricultural activity in the area.

Round barrow on Skipwith Common, 810m south of Skipwith Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018601. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow on Skipwith Common, 810m south of Skipwith Church?

A Round barrow on Skipwith Common, 810m south of Skipwith Church is a Bronze Age burial mound situated in the Vale of York, North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018601.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow on Skipwith Common, 810m south of Skipwith Church?

Round barrow on Skipwith Common, 810m south of Skipwith Church 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 1018601.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow on Skipwith Common, 810m south of Skipwith Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow on Skipwith Common, 690m north west of Horseshoe Pond (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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