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Square barrow cemetery, 670 metres north west of Creyke Farm, is a prehistoric burial monument consisting of multiple square barrows arranged in a cemetery pattern. The site dates to the Iron Age, representing a distinctive burial practice characteristic of this period in Yorkshire. Square barrows of this type typically comprised earthen mounds constructed within square ditched enclosures, serving as prestigious burial monuments for high-status individuals or family groups. The cemetery's configuration, with several barrows grouped together, indicates this location held particular significance as a burial ground over an extended period during the Iron Age.
Square barrow cemetery, 670m north west of Creyke Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005208. View the official record →
Square barrow cemetery, 670 metres north west of Creyke Farm, is a prehistoric burial monument consisting of multiple square barrows arranged in a cemetery pattern. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005208.
Square barrow cemetery, 670m north west of Creyke 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 1005208.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement of Pockthorpe at Pockthorpe Hall (2.2 km), Bowl barrow on Fox Hill (6 km), Moot Hill motte and bailey castle, and site of a medieval moated manor (6.6 km).
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