Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round barrows 1/4 mile (400m) NE of Horse Mire Head Farm

Two round barrows 1/4 mile (400m) NE of Horse Mire Head Farm

England
List entry 1004168
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round barrows 1/4 mile (400m) NE of Horse Mire Head Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. The site consists of two distinct earthen mounds which represent burial structures characteristic of the prehistoric period, likely constructed between the Neolithic and Bronze Age. Such barrows typically served as communal or individual burial places and are significant as indicators of settlement patterns and burial practices across upland Yorkshire during prehistory. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under designation reference 1004168, reflecting its archaeological importance as a surviving example of prehistoric funerary architecture in the landscape.

Two round barrows 1/4 mile (400m) NE of Horse Mire Head Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004168. View the official record →

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What is Two round barrows 1/4 mile (400m) NE of Horse Mire Head Farm?

Two round barrows 1/4 mile (400m) NE of Horse Mire Head Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004168.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round barrows 1/4 mile (400m) NE of Horse Mire Head Farm?

Two round barrows 1/4 mile (400m) NE of Horse Mire Head 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 1004168.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round barrows 1/4 mile (400m) NE of Horse Mire Head Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow on Goathland Moor, 240m west of Collinson Bield (8.1 km), Round barrow on Goathland Moor, 360m west of Collinson Bield (8.1 km), Two Howes: two round barrows on Goathland Moor (8.3 km).

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