Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStarfits round barrow, 450m north east of Starfits House

Starfits round barrow, 450m north east of Starfits House

England
List entry 1015810
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Starfits round barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located approximately 450 metres north-east of Starfits House in Yorkshire. The barrow is a burial mound typical of the Bronze Age period, when such earthworks served as communal or high-status burial sites across the British landscape. Its survival in the modern landscape, despite agricultural use of the surrounding terrain, represents a significant archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age settlement and burial practices in Yorkshire.

Starfits round barrow, 450m north east of Starfits House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015810. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Starfits round barrow, 450m north east of Starfits House?

Starfits round barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located approximately 450 metres north-east of Starfits House in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015810.

Who is responsible for protecting Starfits round barrow, 450m north east of Starfits House?

Starfits round barrow, 450m north east of Starfits House 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 1015810.

What other scheduled monuments are near Starfits round barrow, 450m north east of Starfits House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Neville Castle, 430m north west of the parish church (1.4 km), Moated site known as Vivers Hill Castle, 300m north east of the parish church (1.9 km), Skiplam Grange monastic grange (2.4 km).

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