Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSquare barrow in Wykeham Forest, 680m north east of Loft Howe

Square barrow in Wykeham Forest, 680m north east of Loft Howe

England
List entry 1017094
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Square barrow in Wykeham Forest is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in the North York Moors. The monument comprises a square earthwork enclosure characteristic of barrow construction from the Bronze Age period, situated approximately 680 metres north east of Loft Howe within Wykeham Forest. Such square barrows are typically associated with elite burials and represent an important class of prehistoric funerary architecture in northern England. The site is designated as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological significance and protected status.

Square barrow in Wykeham Forest, 680m north east of Loft Howe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017094. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Square barrow in Wykeham Forest, 680m north east of Loft Howe?

Square barrow in Wykeham Forest is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in the North York Moors. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017094.

Who is responsible for protecting Square barrow in Wykeham Forest, 680m north east of Loft Howe?

Square barrow in Wykeham Forest, 680m north east of Loft 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 1017094.

What other scheduled monuments are near Square barrow in Wykeham Forest, 680m north east of Loft Howe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow at North Moor, 120m south east of Forest Lodge (2.4 km), Northern of two round barrows known as Row Howes, 640m south east of East Moor Farm (3.2 km), Southern of two round barrows known as Row Howes, 680m south east of East Moor Farm (3.3 km).

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