Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round barrows 560m north east of Cook House

Two round barrows 560m north east of Cook House

England
List entry 1019689
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round barrows 560m north east of Cook House is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. These burial mounds represent typical examples of the round barrow tradition that characterised ritual and commemorative practices across Britain during the Bronze Age period. The site comprises two distinct earthen mounds constructed as grave monuments, reflecting the prominent social status of those interred within them. Such barrows served as enduring landscape markers and focal points for community identity during prehistory.

Two round barrows 560m north east of Cook House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019689. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two round barrows 560m north east of Cook House?

Two round barrows 560m north east of Cook House is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019689.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round barrows 560m north east of Cook House?

Two round barrows 560m north east of Cook House 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 1019689.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round barrows 560m north east of Cook House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow in Broxa Forest 820m south west of Highdales (8.5 km), Round barrow in Broxa Forest 740m south west of Highdales (8.5 km), Round barrow in Broxa Forest 800m south west of Highdales (8.5 km).

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