Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on Three Howes Rigg, 310m south east of White Cross

Round barrow on Three Howes Rigg, 310m south east of White Cross

England
List entry 1018766
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow on Three Howes Rigg, 310m south east of White Cross is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. The barrow forms part of a small cemetery of round barrows known as Three Howes Rigg, which represents a characteristic funerary landscape of the Bronze Age period. The monument survives as an earthwork mound and contributes to the archaeological record of prehistoric burial practices in the region. Such barrows typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and their distribution across the landscape reflects territorial and social organisation of Bronze Age communities.

Round barrow on Three Howes Rigg, 310m south east of White Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018766. View the official record →

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What is Round barrow on Three Howes Rigg, 310m south east of White Cross?

Round barrow on Three Howes Rigg, 310m south east of White Cross is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018766.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow on Three Howes Rigg, 310m south east of White Cross?

Round barrow on Three Howes Rigg, 310m south east of White Cross 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 1018766.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow on Three Howes Rigg, 310m south east of White Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Western Howes round barrows, 250m north west of White Cross (8.3 km), Wayside cross and boundary marker known as Young Ralph on Westerdale Moor (8.4 km), White Cross boundary marker known as Fat Betty on Danby Moor (8.5 km).

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