Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBrecken Howe round barrow

Brecken Howe round barrow

England
List entry 1019378
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Brecken Howe is a round barrow situated in Yorkshire, England, dating to the Bronze Age. The monument represents a burial mound of the type characteristically constructed during the second and early first millennia BC across the British Isles. As a scheduled ancient monument, it forms part of the archaeological landscape documenting prehistoric funerary practices and settlement patterns in the region. The barrow's survival to the present day provides material evidence for understanding Bronze Age communities and their ritual treatment of the dead.

Brecken Howe round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019378. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Brecken Howe round barrow?

Brecken Howe is a round barrow situated in Yorkshire, England, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019378.

Who is responsible for protecting Brecken Howe round barrow?

Brecken 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 1019378.

What other scheduled monuments are near Brecken Howe round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Northern section of prehistoric linear boundary with intersecting hollow ways, known as Rise Dikes, in Wykeham Forest (9.8 km), Scamridge Dikes: prehistoric linear boundaries and associated features (9.9 km), Round barrow on Givendale Rigg, 1.5km south west of Givendale Head Farm (10 km).

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