Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow known as Burn Howe

Round barrow known as Burn Howe

England
List entry 1019758
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Burn Howe is a round barrow located in Yorkshire, England, dating to the Bronze Age. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of burial mounds constructed during the second millennium BC, when such structures served as communal or individual sepulchral monuments across the Yorkshire landscape. The barrow's survival as a recognisable archaeological feature contributes to understanding Bronze Age funerary practices and settlement patterns in the region. As a scheduled ancient monument, Burn Howe remains subject to statutory protection under English heritage legislation.

Round barrow known as Burn Howe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019758. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow known as Burn Howe?

Burn Howe is a round barrow located in Yorkshire, England, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019758.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow known as Burn Howe?

Round barrow known as Burn 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 1019758.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow known as Burn Howe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Regular aggregate field system on Troutsdale Moor, 470m north west of Rock House Farm (9.6 km), Prehistoric linear boundary known as Snainton Dikes, 740m east of Ebberston Common House (9.9 km), Two round barrows on Troutsdale Moor, 900m west of Rock House Farm (9.9 km).

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