Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round barrows on Yearsley Moor 550m south west of High Lions' Lodge

Two round barrows on Yearsley Moor 550m south west of High Lions' Lodge

England
List entry 1013449
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Overview

History & significance

Two round barrows on Yearsley Moor 550m south west of High Lions' Lodge is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. The site comprises two distinct burial mounds typical of the Bronze Age period, when such barrows served as prominent markers for elite burials across the English landscape. The barrows occupy an elevated position on Yearsley Moor, a location consistent with Bronze Age ceremonial and burial practices in upland areas. As a scheduled ancient monument, the site represents an important survival of Bronze Age mortuary archaeology within the Yorkshire moorlands.

Two round barrows on Yearsley Moor 550m south west of High Lions' Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013449. View the official record →

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What is Two round barrows on Yearsley Moor 550m south west of High Lions' Lodge?

Two round barrows on Yearsley Moor 550m south west of High Lions' Lodge is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013449.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round barrows on Yearsley Moor 550m south west of High Lions' Lodge?

Two round barrows on Yearsley Moor 550m south west of High Lions' Lodge 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 1013449.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round barrows on Yearsley Moor 550m south west of High Lions' Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 330yds (300m) S of Barhouse Farm (3.5 km), Round barrow 150m south of Warren House (3.5 km), Round barrow 300m east of Warren House (3.8 km).

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