Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on Sproxton Moor, 410m north of Tom Smith's Cross

Round barrow on Sproxton Moor, 410m north of Tom Smith's Cross

England
List entry 1019336
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow on Sproxton Moor, 410m north of Tom Smith's Cross is a Bronze Age burial monument situated on moorland in Yorkshire. The barrow represents a typical example of funerary architecture from the second millennium BCE, when such earthen mounds were constructed to mark the graves of individuals of status within prehistoric communities. The monument survives as an upstanding earthwork and contributes to the wider archaeological landscape of the moor, which contains other contemporary monuments reflecting the Bronze Age settlement and ritual patterns of the region.

Round barrow on Sproxton Moor, 410m north of Tom Smith's Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019336. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow on Sproxton Moor, 410m north of Tom Smith's Cross?

Round barrow on Sproxton Moor, 410m north of Tom Smith's Cross is a Bronze Age burial monument situated on moorland in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019336.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow on Sproxton Moor, 410m north of Tom Smith's Cross?

Round barrow on Sproxton Moor, 410m north of Tom Smith's Cross 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 1019336.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow on Sproxton Moor, 410m north of Tom Smith's Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow 350m north west of Grimston Grange (8 km), Round barrow on Grimston Moor 600m north east of Grimston Grange (8.3 km), Round barrow on Grimston Moor 350m north east of Black Gill Plantation (8.4 km).

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