Scheduled MonumentsEnglandKettle Howe round cairn

Kettle Howe round cairn

England
List entry 1018985
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kettle Howe is a Bronze Age round cairn located in Yorkshire, England. The monument consists of a circular mound of stones typical of funerary monuments constructed during the Bronze Age, when such cairns served as burial structures for prominent members of prehistoric communities. The site represents an important example of Bronze Age mortuary practice in the Yorkshire region, contributing to understanding of contemporary settlement patterns and social organisation. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains a significant archaeological resource for the study of prehistoric Yorkshire.

Kettle Howe round cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018985. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kettle Howe round cairn?

Kettle Howe is a Bronze Age round cairn located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018985.

Who is responsible for protecting Kettle Howe round cairn?

Kettle Howe round cairn 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 1018985.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kettle Howe round cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone circle and cairnfield on Harland Moor, 375m south west of Park Farm (5.6 km), Unenclosed hut circle settlement, field system and round cairn cemetery on Harland Moor north west of Harland Beck House (6.3 km), Round cairn 615m SSW of Rudland House (6.7 km).

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