Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 200yds (180m) NE of Hell Gill Howe

Round barrow 200yds (180m) NE of Hell Gill Howe

England
List entry 1007259
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 200yds (180m) NE of Hell Gill Howe is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Westmorland, in the English Lake District region. The monument consists of an earthen mound constructed during the Bronze Age period, characteristic of the funerary practices of communities in upland areas during this era. Such barrows typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods that reflected the status or ritual observance of the deceased. This example forms part of the broader Bronze Age barrow landscape of the Westmorland fells, contributing to our understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and burial traditions in northern England.

Round barrow 200yds (180m) NE of Hell Gill Howe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007259. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow 200yds (180m) NE of Hell Gill Howe?

Round barrow 200yds (180m) NE of Hell Gill Howe is a Bronze Age burial mound located in Westmorland, in the English Lake District region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007259.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 200yds (180m) NE of Hell Gill Howe?

Round barrow 200yds (180m) NE of Hell Gill Howe 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 1007259.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 200yds (180m) NE of Hell Gill Howe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 1/4 mile (400m) N of Wharton Hall (2.6 km), Wharton Hall, gatehouse, banqueting hall and kitchen (2.9 km), Lynchets WNW of Wharton Hall (2.9 km).

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