Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound Hill, round barrow 1/2 mile (800m) NNE of Upper Austby Farm

Round Hill, round barrow 1/2 mile (800m) NNE of Upper Austby Farm

England
List entry 1003662
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round Hill is a Neolithic or Bronze Age round barrow situated approximately 800 metres north-north-east of Upper Austby Farm in Yorkshire. The monument survives as an earthwork mound characteristic of funerary monuments constructed during the prehistoric period, when such barrows served as burial places for individuals or families of social significance. The site's precise dating and original dimensions are documented within the National Heritage List record, contributing to understanding of prehistoric settlement and burial practices across the Yorkshire landscape. The barrow remains a protected ancient monument, preserving evidence of early agricultural communities and their ritual practices.

Round Hill, round barrow 1/2 mile (800m) NNE of Upper Austby Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003662. View the official record →

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What is Round Hill, round barrow 1/2 mile (800m) NNE of Upper Austby Farm?

Round Hill is a Neolithic or Bronze Age round barrow situated approximately 800 metres north-north-east of Upper Austby Farm in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003662.

Who is responsible for protecting Round Hill, round barrow 1/2 mile (800m) NNE of Upper Austby Farm?

Round Hill, round barrow 1/2 mile (800m) NNE of Upper Austby 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 1003662.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Hill, round barrow 1/2 mile (800m) NNE of Upper Austby Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rock with single cup near track north of Drake Hill (8.3 km), Cup marked rock adjacent to wall near road from East Morton to West Morton (8.5 km), Cup, ring and groove marked rock at the base of a wall between East Morton and West Morton (8.6 km).

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