Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on Bilsdale West Moor known as Flat Howe

Round barrow on Bilsdale West Moor known as Flat Howe

England
List entry 1008518
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Flat Howe is a round barrow located on Bilsdale West Moor in North Yorkshire, England. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents a funerary structure typical of the period, when such earthen mounds were constructed to mark burial sites across the upland areas of northern England. The barrow survives as an earthwork, though its physical form reflects both its original Bronze Age construction and subsequent modifications from later land use. As a scheduled ancient monument, it forms part of the significant concentration of prehistoric burial remains found across the North York Moors landscape.

Round barrow on Bilsdale West Moor known as Flat Howe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008518. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow on Bilsdale West Moor known as Flat Howe?

Flat Howe is a round barrow located on Bilsdale West Moor in North Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008518.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow on Bilsdale West Moor known as Flat Howe?

Round barrow on Bilsdale West Moor known as Flat 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 1008518.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow on Bilsdale West Moor known as Flat Howe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow, 50m south of Sour Leys Farm (8.8 km), Round barrow 500m east of Silver Hill Farm (9 km), Round barrow 150m north east of Silver Hill Farm (9.1 km).

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