Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSquare barrow on Coomb Hill, 470m west of Coomb Slack Farm

Square barrow on Coomb Hill, 470m west of Coomb Slack Farm

England
List entry 1017150
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Square barrow on Coomb Hill, 470m west of Coomb Slack Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. The structure comprises a square earthwork enclosure typical of barrow forms documented across northern England during the Bronze Age, representing a distinctive regional funerary tradition. Such monuments served as burial places for individuals of notable status and reflect the ceremonial and social practices of Bronze Age communities in the Yorkshire uplands. The site remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary customs in this region.

Square barrow on Coomb Hill, 470m west of Coomb Slack Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017150. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Square barrow on Coomb Hill, 470m west of Coomb Slack Farm?

Square barrow on Coomb Hill, 470m west of Coomb Slack Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017150.

Who is responsible for protecting Square barrow on Coomb Hill, 470m west of Coomb Slack Farm?

Square barrow on Coomb Hill, 470m west of Coomb Slack 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 1017150.

What other scheduled monuments are near Square barrow on Coomb Hill, 470m west of Coomb Slack Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow at North Moor, 120m south east of Forest Lodge (3.3 km), Northern of two round barrows known as Row Howes, 640m south east of East Moor Farm (4 km), Southern of two round barrows known as Row Howes, 680m south east of East Moor Farm (4.1 km).

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