Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo long barrows 630m and 690m north east of Scamridge Farm

Two long barrows 630m and 690m north east of Scamridge Farm

England
List entry 1020833
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The two long barrows 630m and 690m north east of Scamridge Farm are Neolithic burial monuments located in Yorkshire, England. These earthworks represent funerary architecture typical of the early farming communities that occupied Britain during the Neolithic period, roughly 4000 to 2500 BCE. Long barrows of this era were communal burial structures, often constructed from earth and stone, and served as focal points for ritual and commemoration within early agricultural societies. The monuments' survival in the Yorkshire landscape provides evidence of settlement patterns and mortuary practices during this significant period of British prehistory.

Two long barrows 630m and 690m north east of Scamridge Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020833. View the official record →

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What is Two long barrows 630m and 690m north east of Scamridge Farm?

The two long barrows 630m and 690m north east of Scamridge Farm are Neolithic burial monuments located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020833.

Who is responsible for protecting Two long barrows 630m and 690m north east of Scamridge Farm?

Two long barrows 630m and 690m north east of Scamridge 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 1020833.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two long barrows 630m and 690m north east of Scamridge Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow 530m north of Keeper's Cottage (2.5 km), Round barrow 470m north of Keeper's Cottage (2.5 km), Round barrow 570m south east of Warren House (2.8 km).

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