Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNorthern of four round barrows known as Three Howes

Northern of four round barrows known as Three Howes

England
List entry 1018991
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Northern of Four Round Barrows, part of the group known as Three Howes, is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site consists of earthen mounds constructed during the Bronze Age period, representing funerary practices characteristic of the second millennium BC. These round barrows are typical examples of the burial tradition that dominated prehistoric Yorkshire, serving as territorial markers and family burial places within the wider landscape. The monument's survival and scheduling as a protected heritage site reflect its archaeological importance in understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary behaviour in northern England.

Northern of four round barrows known as Three Howes is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018991. View the official record →

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What is Northern of four round barrows known as Three Howes?

Northern of Four Round Barrows, part of the group known as Three Howes, is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018991.

Who is responsible for protecting Northern of four round barrows known as Three Howes?

Northern of four round barrows known as Three Howes 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 1018991.

What other scheduled monuments are near Northern of four round barrows known as Three Howes?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including High Cross wayside cross on Kirkgate Lane, north of Appleton-le-Moors (6.6 km), Cropton Hall Garth: a motte and bailey castle including later medieval manor house, a medieval trackway and a pond (6.8 km), Standing cross in churchyard of St Gregory's Church at Cropton (6.9 km).

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