Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round barrows, Staxton Brow

Two round barrows, Staxton Brow

England
List entry 1004090
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two round barrows, Staxton Brow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises two Bronze Age burial mounds situated on high ground, typical of the burial practices of communities in northern Britain during the second millennium before the common era. Round barrows of this period commonly contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods such as pottery and metalwork that provide evidence of the ritual and material culture of Bronze Age society. The monument's location on elevated terrain reflects the deliberate placement of such funerary structures in prominent landscape positions, a practice characteristic of Bronze Age burial traditions in the region.

Two round barrows, Staxton Brow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004090. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two round barrows, Staxton Brow?

Two round barrows, Staxton Brow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004090.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round barrows, Staxton Brow?

Two round barrows, Staxton Brow 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 1004090.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round barrows, Staxton Brow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Boythorpe settlement site (6.6 km), Willy Howe round barrow (7.2 km), Romano-British settlement (7.6 km).

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