Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHigh Woof Howe round barrow at Derwent Head Rigg

High Woof Howe round barrow at Derwent Head Rigg

England
List entry 1019375
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England
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Overview

History & significance

High Woof Howe is a Bronze Age round barrow located at Derwent Head Rigg in Yorkshire, England. The monument consists of an earthen mound typical of burial cairns constructed during the Bronze Age period, when such structures served as communal or individual burial sites across the upland regions of northern England. The barrow's survival as an archaeological feature reflects the relative preservation afforded by its moorland location, away from intensive agricultural disturbance. As a scheduled ancient monument, it contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age funerary practices in the Yorkshire Dales region.

High Woof Howe round barrow at Derwent Head Rigg is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019375. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is High Woof Howe round barrow at Derwent Head Rigg?

High Woof Howe is a Bronze Age round barrow located at Derwent Head Rigg in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019375.

Who is responsible for protecting High Woof Howe round barrow at Derwent Head Rigg?

High Woof Howe round barrow at Derwent Head Rigg 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 1019375.

What other scheduled monuments are near High Woof Howe round barrow at Derwent Head Rigg?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Oxmoor and Givendale Dikes: prehistoric linear boundaries and associated features (9.5 km), Round barrow 630m south east of High Scamridge Farm (9.6 km), Round barrow 530m south east of High Scamridge Farm (9.6 km).

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