Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round barrows 400m south west of West Farm

Two round barrows 400m south west of West Farm

England
List entry 1020819
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round barrows 400m south west of West Farm is a Prehistoric monument located in Yorkshire, England. These earthwork structures date to the Bronze Age and represent funerary monuments typical of the period, constructed as burial mounds to inter the deceased and their grave goods. The barrows survive as rounded earthen formations in the landscape, preserving archaeological evidence of Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the region. Their designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects their significance as irreplaceable records of prehistoric Yorkshire's archaeological heritage.

Two round barrows 400m south west of West Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020819. View the official record →

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What is Two round barrows 400m south west of West Farm?

Two round barrows 400m south west of West Farm is a Prehistoric monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020819.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round barrows 400m south west of West Farm?

Two round barrows 400m south west of West 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 1020819.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round barrows 400m south west of West Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pickering Castle: 11th century motte and bailey castle and 13th century shell keep castle (2.5 km), Round barrow 650m north west of St Hilda's Church, Ellerburn (2.9 km), Beacon Hill ringwork siege castle and Royal Observer Corps post (2.9 km).

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