Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round barrows 600m north-west of High Gardham Farm

Two round barrows 600m north-west of High Gardham Farm

England
List entry 1008785
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round barrows 600m north-west of High Gardham Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site consists of two earthen mounds constructed during the Bronze Age period, representing typical burial practices of communities in the region during the second millennium BCE. Round barrows of this type commonly contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods such as pottery or metalwork, though the specific contents of these particular mounds are not recorded in the available scholarly literature. The monument survives as an archaeological earthwork and remains of historical significance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practice in Yorkshire.

Two round barrows 600m north-west of High Gardham Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008785. View the official record →

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What is Two round barrows 600m north-west of High Gardham Farm?

Two round barrows 600m north-west of High Gardham Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008785.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round barrows 600m north-west of High Gardham Farm?

Two round barrows 600m north-west of High Gardham 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 1008785.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round barrows 600m north-west of High Gardham Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 550m south east of Newbald Lodge (1.4 km), Five round barrows 750m south east of Newbald Lodge (1.6 km), Round barrow 900m north east of Littlewood Lodge (3 km).

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