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 Scheduled Ancient Monument consisting of two Bronze Age burial mounds located in Yorkshire. The barrows represent typical funerary monuments of the Bronze Age period, when such earthworks were commonly constructed as burial sites for individuals of status within their communities. The monument's survival to the present day, despite the agricultural landscape surrounding it, provides valuable archaeological evidence for understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial practices in the region. The site's official designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument reflects its importance as a protected archaeological resource.

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 Scheduled Ancient Monument consisting of two Bronze Age burial mounds located in Yorkshire. 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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