Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round barrows in Dalby Forest, 70m north of Broad Head Farm

Two round barrows in Dalby Forest, 70m north of Broad Head Farm

England
List entry 1020649
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round barrows in Dalby Forest, 70m north of Broad Head Farm, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. These earthworks represent a burial tradition prevalent across northern England during the prehistoric period, when such mounds served as focal points for ceremonial deposition and communal remembrance. The barrows survive as landscape features within Dalby Forest, contributing to the archaeological record of early funerary practice in the region. As a scheduled ancient monument, the site preserves evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary customs in the North York Moors area.

Two round barrows in Dalby Forest, 70m north of Broad Head Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020649. View the official record →

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What is Two round barrows in Dalby Forest, 70m north of Broad Head Farm?

Two round barrows in Dalby Forest, 70m north of Broad Head Farm, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020649.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round barrows in Dalby Forest, 70m north of Broad Head Farm?

Two round barrows in Dalby Forest, 70m north of Broad Head 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 1020649.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round barrows in Dalby Forest, 70m north of Broad Head Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow 530m north of Keeper's Cottage (4.2 km), Round barrow 470m north of Keeper's Cottage (4.3 km), Round barrow 570m south east of Warren House (4.4 km).

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