Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree round barrows 500m south west of Far House

Three round barrows 500m south west of Far House

England
List entry 1008590
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Three round barrows 500m south west of Far House is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site consists of three burial mounds characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such earthen barrows served as repositories for the deceased and functioned as enduring markers within the landscape. The barrows' survival to the present day, despite millennia of agricultural use and weathering, attests to their substantial original construction. Their position within the Yorkshire landscape reflects the settlement and burial practices of Bronze Age communities in northern England.

Three round barrows 500m south west of Far House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008590. View the official record →

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What is Three round barrows 500m south west of Far House?

Three round barrows 500m south west of Far House is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008590.

Who is responsible for protecting Three round barrows 500m south west of Far House?

Three round barrows 500m south west of Far 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 1008590.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three round barrows 500m south west of Far House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 500m south east of Hill Fort Windypit (7.8 km), Round barrow 600m north east of South Woods (7.9 km), Round barrow 650m east of South Woods (8.1 km).

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