Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPike Howe round cairn

Pike Howe round cairn

England
List entry 1018986
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Pike Howe is a Neolithic or Bronze Age round cairn situated in Yorkshire, England. The monument consists of a mound of stones constructed during prehistoric times, likely serving as a burial monument or ritual site for communities in the region. Its survival to the present day provides evidence of ancient funerary practices and land use patterns in the Yorkshire landscape. The cairn remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric settlement and ceremonial activity in northern England.

Pike Howe round cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018986. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pike Howe round cairn?

Pike Howe is a Neolithic or Bronze Age round cairn situated in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018986.

Who is responsible for protecting Pike Howe round cairn?

Pike 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 1018986.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pike Howe round cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Four round barrows one 400m and three 540m east of Grouse Hall (5.5 km), Douthwaite pillow mounds (5.7 km), Potato Nab round barrow 1020m south west of Penny Holme (7.8 km).

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