Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSquare barrow in Broxa Forest, 440m south of Swarth Howe

Square barrow in Broxa Forest, 440m south of Swarth Howe

England
List entry 1019559
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Square barrow in Broxa Forest, 440m south of Swarth Howe is a Bronze Age burial monument located in the North York Moors, Yorkshire. The monument takes the form of a square earthwork platform, a form characteristic of Bronze Age funerary structures in this region, though such squared configurations are less common than the more typical round barrows found across the moorland landscape. The site remains archaeologically significant as part of the broader distribution of Bronze Age burial practices in the northern English uplands, contributing to understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary ritual in Yorkshire.

Square barrow in Broxa Forest, 440m south of Swarth Howe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019559. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Square barrow in Broxa Forest, 440m south of Swarth Howe?

Square barrow in Broxa Forest, 440m south of Swarth Howe is a Bronze Age burial monument located in the North York Moors, Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019559.

Who is responsible for protecting Square barrow in Broxa Forest, 440m south of Swarth Howe?

Square barrow in Broxa Forest, 440m south of Swarth Howe 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 1019559.

What other scheduled monuments are near Square barrow in Broxa Forest, 440m south of Swarth Howe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow at North Moor, 120m south east of Forest Lodge (7.7 km), Bowl barrow 920m north of Betton Farm (7.9 km), Bowl barrow 700m north of Betton Farm (8.1 km).

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