Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGallow Howe cairnfield, 270m east of Ivy Hall

Gallow Howe cairnfield, 270m east of Ivy Hall

England
List entry 1017830
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Gallow Howe cairnfield is a Bronze Age funerary monument located near Ivy Hall in Yorkshire. The site comprises a collection of burial cairns distributed across the landscape, representing a significant concentration of funerary activity from the Bronze Age period. Cairnfield monuments of this type typically served as burial grounds for prehistoric communities, with individual cairns constructed to mark the graves of the dead. The monument's survival and official designation reflect its archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial practices in the region.

Gallow Howe cairnfield, 270m east of Ivy Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017830. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gallow Howe cairnfield, 270m east of Ivy Hall?

Gallow Howe cairnfield is a Bronze Age funerary monument located near Ivy Hall in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017830.

Who is responsible for protecting Gallow Howe cairnfield, 270m east of Ivy Hall?

Gallow Howe cairnfield, 270m east of Ivy Hall 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 1017830.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gallow Howe cairnfield, 270m east of Ivy Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including South Flat Howe round barrow (7.1 km), Blakey Howe round barrow (7.6 km), Little Blakey Howe round barrow (8 km).

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