Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree round barrows on Waupley Moor, 775m south west of Clay Hall Farm

Three round barrows on Waupley Moor, 775m south west of Clay Hall Farm

England
List entry 1018799
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three round barrows on Waupley Moor, 775m south west of Clay Hall Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site consists of three distinct burial mounds typical of the Bronze Age period, when such barrows served as prominent markers for elite or community burials across the English landscape. The barrows' location on Waupley Moor, in open moorland terrain, reflects the Bronze Age preference for elevated positions that would have been visible across the surrounding landscape. These monuments remain archaeologically significant as examples of the burial practices and social organisation of Bronze Age Yorkshire communities.

Three round barrows on Waupley Moor, 775m south west of Clay Hall Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018799. View the official record →

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What is Three round barrows on Waupley Moor, 775m south west of Clay Hall Farm?

Three round barrows on Waupley Moor, 775m south west of Clay Hall Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018799.

Who is responsible for protecting Three round barrows on Waupley Moor, 775m south west of Clay Hall Farm?

Three round barrows on Waupley Moor, 775m south west of Clay Hall 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 1018799.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three round barrows on Waupley Moor, 775m south west of Clay Hall Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Southern Pind Howe round barrow on Danby Rigg, 700m east of Rock House (8 km), Hart Leap cross dyke on Glaisdale Rigg, 240m and 410m north of Highdale Farm (8.3 km), Wolf Pit round barrow at the southern end of Danby Rigg, 810m south east of Falcon Farm (8.6 km).

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