Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBurton Howe round barrow

Burton Howe round barrow

England
List entry 1014370
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Burton Howe is a Neolithic round barrow located in Yorkshire, England. The monument represents the funerary practices of the Neolithic period and stands as evidence of ceremonial burial traditions in prehistoric Yorkshire. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound and forms part of the broader landscape of Neolithic monuments in the region. Its presence contributes to our understanding of settlement patterns and ritual activity during the early development of agricultural communities in northern England.

Burton Howe round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014370. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Burton Howe round barrow?

Burton Howe is a Neolithic round barrow located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014370.

Who is responsible for protecting Burton Howe round barrow?

Burton 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 1014370.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burton Howe round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Golden Heights round cairn and wayside cross on Rudland Rigg (8 km), Round barrow at Money Howe, Bilsdale East Moor (8.3 km), Horn Ridge cross dyke, cairnfield, round cairn and prehistoric hut circles (8.9 km).

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