Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow S of Long Plantation

Round barrow S of Long Plantation

England
List entry 1004539
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow S of Long Plantation is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Yorkshire, England. The barrow forms part of a larger barrow cemetery at Long Plantation and represents a characteristic example of Early Bronze Age funerary practice in the region, dating to approximately 2000–1500 BCE. As a round barrow, the monument consists of an earthen mound raised over one or more burials, a widespread burial form across Bronze Age Britain. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England and contributes to our understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary customs in Yorkshire.

Round barrow S of Long Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004539. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow S of Long Plantation?

Round barrow S of Long Plantation is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004539.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow S of Long Plantation?

Round barrow S of Long Plantation 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 1004539.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow S of Long Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow and archery butt 230m south of Wold Newton church (5.4 km), Willy Howe round barrow (5.4 km), Bowl barrow and archery butt 231m south-west of Wold Newton Church (5.4 km).

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