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 funerary monument located in Westmorland, England. The barrow forms part of the broader archaeological landscape of the Lake District uplands, where such monuments are characteristic features of prehistoric settlement and ritual activity. As a round barrow, it would originally have served as a burial mound, typically constructed over inhumed or cremated remains and associated grave goods. The monument's survival and current listing as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its significance as evidence of Bronze Age burial practices and social organisation in the north-western English uplands.

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

Round barrow 200yds (180m) NE of Hell Gill Howe is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Westmorland, England. 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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