Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNorthern of two round barrows known as Row Howes, 640m south east of East Moor Farm

Northern of two round barrows known as Row Howes, 640m south east of East Moor Farm

England
List entry 1019369
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Overview

History & significance

Northern of two round barrows known as Row Howes is a Bronze Age funerary monument located 640 metres south east of East Moor Farm in Yorkshire. The barrow forms part of a paired group of burial mounds, which are characteristic expressions of Bronze Age mortuary practice in northern England. The monument survives as an earthwork and represents the ritual and commemorative practices of Bronze Age communities in this region. Such barrows typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status and beliefs of those interred.

Northern of two round barrows known as Row Howes, 640m south east of East Moor Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019369. View the official record →

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What is Northern of two round barrows known as Row Howes, 640m south east of East Moor Farm?

Northern of two round barrows known as Row Howes is a Bronze Age funerary monument located 640 metres south east of East Moor Farm in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019369.

Who is responsible for protecting Northern of two round barrows known as Row Howes, 640m south east of East Moor Farm?

Northern of two round barrows known as Row Howes, 640m south east of East Moor Farm 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 1019369.

What other scheduled monuments are near Northern of two round barrows known as Row Howes, 640m south east of East Moor Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric linear boundary and associated features including a medieval monastic grange, north, east and south east of Moorsome Farm (3.1 km), Castle Hill fortified house (3.3 km), Dovecote at Low Hall (3.8 km).

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