Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow 300m south east of Thorn Key Howes

Round barrow 300m south east of Thorn Key Howes

England
List entry 1019795
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow 300m south east of Thorn Key Howes is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. The barrow forms part of a wider landscape of prehistoric funerary remains in the region, reflecting the ritual and social practices of Bronze Age communities. As a round barrow, it would have functioned as a mound covering an inhumed or cremated burial, with the earthwork itself serving as a visible marker within the contemporary landscape. The monument's survival and official designation reflect its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary behaviour in northern England.

Round barrow 300m south east of Thorn Key Howes is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019795. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow 300m south east of Thorn Key Howes?

Round barrow 300m south east of Thorn Key Howes is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019795.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow 300m south east of Thorn Key Howes?

Round barrow 300m south east of Thorn Key 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 1019795.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow 300m south east of Thorn Key Howes?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Maw Rigg cairnfield in Langdale Forest (9.2 km), Round cairn at Dalby Snout, 690m north east of School Farm (9.7 km), Round cairn on Hunter Noddle 760m north west of Whisperdales (10 km).

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