Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLow Woof Howe round barrow

Low Woof Howe round barrow

England
List entry 1019374
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Low Woof Howe is a Bronze Age round barrow located in Yorkshire, England. The monument represents a burial mound of the type constructed during the second millennium BCE, when such earthworks served as communal or individual sepulchral monuments across the British landscape. The barrow survives as an earthwork of archaeological significance, preserving evidence of Bronze Age funerary practice in the region. Its designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its importance to understanding prehistoric settlement and burial traditions in Yorkshire.

Low Woof Howe round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019374. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Low Woof Howe round barrow?

Low Woof Howe is a Bronze Age round barrow located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019374.

Who is responsible for protecting Low Woof Howe round barrow?

Low Woof 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 1019374.

What other scheduled monuments are near Low Woof Howe round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 780m north west of Cockmoor Hall (9.2 km), Warrening enclosure on Flainsey Rigg, 1.45km east of Upper Dalby Wood (9.5 km), Square barrow 480m north east of Cockmoor Hall (9.6 km).

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