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Round barrow on the summit of Siss Cross Hill is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. The barrow occupies a prominent hilltop position, which was a characteristic choice for burial sites of this period, affording visibility across the surrounding landscape. Such round barrows typically date from the second and early first millennia before the Common Era and served as burial places, often for individuals of notable status within their communities. The monument remains as evidence of Bronze Age funerary practices and the significant use of upland areas for ceremonial and burial purposes during prehistoric Yorkshire.
Round barrow on the summit of Siss Cross Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018780. View the official record →
Round barrow on the summit of Siss Cross Hill is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018780.
Round barrow on the summit of Siss Cross Hill 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 1018780.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hart Leap cross dyke on Glaisdale Rigg, 240m and 410m north of Highdale Farm (8.1 km), Cross dyke on Glaisdale Rigg, 520m and 250m west of Highdale Farm (8.4 km), Western Howes round barrows, 250m north west of White Cross (8.9 km).
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