Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLeaf Howe round barrow

Leaf Howe round barrow

England
List entry 1018410
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Leaf Howe is a Neolithic or Bronze Age round barrow situated in Yorkshire, England. The monument survives as a substantial earthwork mound and represents a burial tradition characteristic of prehistoric communities in northern England during the third and second millennia BCE. Round barrows of this type served as ceremonial and funerary monuments for elite or significant members of society, often accompanied by grave goods and positioned to be visible landmarks within the landscape. The site's survival and official listing reflect its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the Yorkshire region.

Leaf Howe round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018410. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Leaf Howe round barrow?

Leaf Howe is a Neolithic or Bronze Age round barrow situated in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018410.

Who is responsible for protecting Leaf Howe round barrow?

Leaf Howe round barrow 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 1018410.

What other scheduled monuments are near Leaf Howe round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 440m north of Blansby Park Farm (8.5 km), Two round barrows 400m south west of West Farm (8.6 km), The Old Hall, 50m north west of All Saints Church (9 km).

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