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 is one of four round barrows comprising the monument known as Three Howes, located in Yorkshire, England. The barrows date to the Bronze Age and represent a significant concentration of burial monuments from this period. Eastern, like its associated mounds, would have functioned as a funerary monument, likely constructed to mark the burial of an individual of status within Bronze Age society. The site forms part of the broader archaeological landscape of Bronze Age activity in Yorkshire and remains an important indicator of prehistoric settlement patterns and burial practices in the region.

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 is one of four round barrows comprising the monument known as Three Howes, 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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