Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round barrows 810m NNW of Beak Hills

Two round barrows 810m NNW of Beak Hills

England
List entry 1015801
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round barrows 810m NNW of Beak Hills is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site consists of two earthen mounds characteristic of the Bronze Age burial tradition in northern England, dating to approximately the second millennium BCE. Round barrows of this type typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as prominent markers within the contemporary landscape. The monument's survival and scheduled status reflect its archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the region.

Two round barrows 810m NNW of Beak Hills is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015801. View the official record →

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What is Two round barrows 810m NNW of Beak Hills?

Two round barrows 810m NNW of Beak Hills is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015801.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round barrows 810m NNW of Beak Hills?

Two round barrows 810m NNW of Beak Hills 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 1015801.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round barrows 810m NNW of Beak Hills?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairnfield on the south west of Hawnby Moor including a round barrow and a standing stone (9.4 km), Round barrow 180m south west of Sike House (9.4 km), Round barrow 200m south west of Sike House (9.4 km).

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