Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBlack Howe round barrow

Black Howe round barrow

England
List entry 1019777
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Black Howe is a Bronze Age round barrow located in Yorkshire, England. The monument consists of a earthen mound characteristic of burial practices during the Bronze Age, when such structures served as repositories for the deceased and functioned as territorial or dynastic markers across the landscape. As a scheduled ancient monument, it contributes to the archaeological record of prehistoric Yorkshire and represents the funerary traditions of the period. The barrow's survival to the present day makes it a significant resource for understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and social organisation in northern England.

Black Howe round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019777. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Black Howe round barrow?

Black Howe is a Bronze Age round barrow located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019777.

Who is responsible for protecting Black Howe round barrow?

Black Howe round barrow 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 1019777.

What other scheduled monuments are near Black Howe round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pickering Castle: 11th century motte and bailey castle and 13th century shell keep castle (6.4 km), Beacon Hill ringwork siege castle and Royal Observer Corps post (6.6 km), St Nicholas' medieval hospital 550m East of Brick Yard Farm (6.6 km).

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