Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round barrows on Scarth Wood Moor

Two round barrows on Scarth Wood Moor

England
List entry 1008864
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round barrows on Scarth Wood Moor is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises two distinct earthwork mounds characteristic of funerary practice during the later prehistoric period, likely constructed between approximately 3000 and 1500 BCE. These barrows represent an important archaeological resource for understanding local mortuary customs and land use patterns in upland Yorkshire during this era. The monuments survive as earthwork features on the open moorland landscape, retaining archaeological and historical significance as scheduled ancient monuments.

Two round barrows on Scarth Wood Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008864. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two round barrows on Scarth Wood Moor?

Two round barrows on Scarth Wood Moor is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008864.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round barrows on Scarth Wood Moor?

Two round barrows on Scarth Wood Moor 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 1008864.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round barrows on Scarth Wood Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 300m NE of Hastings Wood (8.9 km), Round barrow N of Clarke Scars (9.1 km), Square barrow 200m NE of Clarke Scars (9.2 km).

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