Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrows SW of Riggs Farm

Round barrows SW of Riggs Farm

England
List entry 1004554
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrows SW of Riggs Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. The site consists of funerary mounds typical of the Early to Middle Bronze Age period, when such earthwork barrows served as prominent markers for elite or community burials across the landscape. The barrows represent an important class of archaeological evidence for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns, social organisation, and burial practices in northern England during the second millennium BC. As a designated heritage monument, the site contributes to the archaeological record of Yorkshire's Bronze Age heritage.

Round barrows SW of Riggs Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004554. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrows SW of Riggs Farm?

Round barrows SW of Riggs Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004554.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrows SW of Riggs Farm?

Round barrows SW of Riggs Farm 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 1004554.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrows SW of Riggs Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 600m west of Newcote Farm (7.6 km), Site of Warter Augustinian Priory (8 km), Round barrow 915m north east of Dalton Gates Farm (8.3 km).

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