Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEastern of four round barrows known as Three Howes

Eastern of four round barrows known as Three Howes

England
List entry 1018975
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Eastern of Four Round Barrows known as Three Howes is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises a group of round barrows that form part of a broader landscape of prehistoric funerary monuments typical of the Bronze Age period. These earthwork mounds would have served as burial places for individuals of status within their contemporary communities. The monument's survival to the present day, despite agricultural use of the surrounding land, provides valuable archaeological evidence for understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in northern England.

Eastern of four round barrows known as Three Howes is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018975. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Eastern of four round barrows known as Three Howes?

Eastern of Four Round Barrows known as Three Howes is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018975.

Who is responsible for protecting Eastern of four round barrows known as Three Howes?

Eastern of four round barrows known as Three Howes 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 1018975.

What other scheduled monuments are near Eastern of four round barrows known as Three Howes?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including High Cross wayside cross on Kirkgate Lane, north of Appleton-le-Moors (6.4 km), Cropton Hall Garth: a motte and bailey castle including later medieval manor house, a medieval trackway and a pond (6.6 km), Standing cross in churchyard of St Gregory's Church at Cropton (6.7 km).

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