Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow in Dalby Forest, known as Waitcliff Howe

Round barrow in Dalby Forest, known as Waitcliff Howe

England
List entry 1020589
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Waitcliff Howe is a round barrow located in Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire, and is a scheduled ancient monument of Bronze Age date. The barrow is a burial mound constructed during the second millennium BC, typical of the funerary practices of Bronze Age communities in northern England. It survives as a earthen mound and represents an important archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric settlement and burial customs in the region.

Round barrow in Dalby Forest, known as Waitcliff Howe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020589. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow in Dalby Forest, known as Waitcliff Howe?

Waitcliff Howe is a round barrow located in Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire, and is a scheduled ancient monument of Bronze Age date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020589.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow in Dalby Forest, known as Waitcliff Howe?

Round barrow in Dalby Forest, known as Waitcliff 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 1020589.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow in Dalby Forest, known as Waitcliff Howe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow 530m north of Keeper's Cottage (7.3 km), Round barrow 470m north of Keeper's Cottage (7.3 km), Round barrow 570m south east of Warren House (7.4 km).

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