Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round barrows, Staxton Brow

Two round barrows, Staxton Brow

England
List entry 1004090
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round barrows, Staxton Brow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in North Yorkshire, England. The site comprises two circular burial mounds typical of the Bronze Age period, constructed to commemorate and contain elite or socially significant individuals. Round barrows of this type, commonly dating between approximately 2000 and 1000 BC, represent some of the most enduring archaeological features of the British landscape. The barrows at Staxton Brow survive as earthwork monuments and form part of the broader archaeological heritage of the Yorkshire Wolds, an area particularly rich in such Bronze Age funerary remains.

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 Bronze Age funerary monument located in North 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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