Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSquare barrow 200m NE of Clarke Scars

Square barrow 200m NE of Clarke Scars

England
List entry 1008576
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Square barrow 200m NE of Clarke Scars is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. The monument takes the form of a square barrow, a burial structure characteristic of the Bronze Age period, though such earthworks in this region sometimes retain evidence of earlier ritual use. The site is situated on moorland terrain northeast of Clarke Scars and represents a significant example of prehistoric funerary architecture in the Yorkshire landscape. Such square barrows typically served as burial places for individuals of status and contribute to our understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial practices across northern England.

Square barrow 200m NE of Clarke Scars is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008576. View the official record →

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What is Square barrow 200m NE of Clarke Scars?

Square barrow 200m NE of Clarke Scars is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008576.

Who is responsible for protecting Square barrow 200m NE of Clarke Scars?

Square barrow 200m NE of Clarke Scars 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 1008576.

What other scheduled monuments are near Square barrow 200m NE of Clarke Scars?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 450m north west of Garbutt Farm (7.7 km), Round barrow in Cliff Plantation (8.2 km), Section of the Cleave Dyke system 45m east of the visitors' centre at Sutton Bank (8.3 km).

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