Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 580m west of High Fordon Farm

Bowl barrow 580m west of High Fordon Farm

England
List entry 1007743
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 580m west of High Fordon Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site consists of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a common funerary monument type constructed during the Bronze Age across Britain. Bowl barrows typically contained cremated or inhumed burials and frequently incorporated grave goods reflecting the social status and material culture of their interred occupants. This example, recorded on the National Heritage List for England, represents the archaeological evidence of Bronze Age mortuary practice in the Yorkshire landscape.

Bowl barrow 580m west of High Fordon Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007743. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 580m west of High Fordon Farm?

Bowl barrow 580m west of High Fordon Farm is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007743.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 580m west of High Fordon Farm?

Bowl barrow 580m west of High Fordon 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 1007743.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 580m west of High Fordon Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted village of Octon (5.8 km), Settlement site at Butterwick (6.5 km), Romano-British settlement (6.5 km).

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