Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow at Drake Howe

Round barrow at Drake Howe

England
List entry 1010531
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow at Drake Howe is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound and represents a form of funerary architecture characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such structures were constructed to mark the burial places of individuals of status within their communities. The monument's survival and recorded designation indicate its archaeological importance to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the Yorkshire region.

Round barrow at Drake Howe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010531. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow at Drake Howe?

Round barrow at Drake Howe is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010531.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow at Drake Howe?

Round barrow at Drake 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 1010531.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow at Drake Howe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairnfield on the south west of Hawnby Moor including a round barrow and a standing stone (9 km), Round barrow 180m south west of Sike House (9.1 km), Round barrow 200m south west of Sike House (9.1 km).

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