Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGreen Howe bowl barrow, 280m south of Bank House

Green Howe bowl barrow, 280m south of Bank House

England
List entry 1015583
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Green Howe bowl barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound situated 280 metres south of Bank House in Yorkshire. The monument takes the form of a bowl barrow, a common funerary structure of the Bronze Age characterized by a circular mound with a relatively shallow profile. Bowl barrows typically served as burial monuments for individuals of status and often contained cremated remains, though excavation records for this particular example are limited in the published record. The site's designation as a heritage monument reflects its significance as part of the broader landscape of Bronze Age burial practice in northern England.

Green Howe bowl barrow, 280m south of Bank House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015583. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Green Howe bowl barrow, 280m south of Bank House?

Green Howe bowl barrow is a Bronze Age burial mound situated 280 metres south of Bank House in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015583.

Who is responsible for protecting Green Howe bowl barrow, 280m south of Bank House?

Green Howe bowl barrow, 280m south of Bank House 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 1015583.

What other scheduled monuments are near Green Howe bowl barrow, 280m south of Bank House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Howe Hill motte and bailey castle (0.7 km), Spofforth Castle magnates' residence (2.8 km), Core part of Wetherby Castle, 240m north west of Wetherby Bridge (3.4 km).

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