Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on Derwent Head Rigg, 200m east of High Woof Howe

Round barrow on Derwent Head Rigg, 200m east of High Woof Howe

England
List entry 1019377
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow on Derwent Head Rigg, 200m east of High Woof Howe is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound and forms part of the significant concentration of prehistoric funerary monuments found across the moorland landscape of this region. Such round barrows typically date from the Bronze Age, serving as burial sites for individuals of social importance within their communities. The monument's location on Derwent Head Rigg places it within an area rich in prehistoric archaeological evidence, reflecting the sustained use of these upland areas for ritual and burial practices during the Bronze Age period.

Round barrow on Derwent Head Rigg, 200m east of High Woof Howe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019377. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow on Derwent Head Rigg, 200m east of High Woof Howe?

Round barrow on Derwent Head Rigg, 200m east of High Woof Howe is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019377.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow on Derwent Head Rigg, 200m east of High Woof Howe?

Round barrow on Derwent Head Rigg, 200m east of High Woof 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 1019377.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow on Derwent Head Rigg, 200m east of High Woof Howe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Oxmoor and Givendale Dikes: prehistoric linear boundaries and associated features (9.4 km), Round barrow 630m south east of High Scamridge Farm (9.5 km), Round barrow 530m south east of High Scamridge Farm (9.6 km).

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