Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on Three Howes Rigg, 500m south east of White Cross

Round barrow on Three Howes Rigg, 500m south east of White Cross

England
List entry 1018767
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round barrow on Three Howes Rigg, 500m south east of White Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Yorkshire. The barrow forms part of a wider barrow cemetery complex in this upland area, reflecting prehistoric patterns of burial and commemorative practice across the region. The monument survives as an earthwork mound and represents the archaeological remains of a burial structure typical of the Bronze Age period, when such monuments were erected as lasting markers over the cremated or inhumed remains of the deceased. The site's preservation within the upland landscape provides important evidence for understanding Bronze Age settlement hierarchies and funerary customs in northern England.

Round barrow on Three Howes Rigg, 500m south east of White Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018767. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round barrow on Three Howes Rigg, 500m south east of White Cross?

Round barrow on Three Howes Rigg, 500m south east of White Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018767.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow on Three Howes Rigg, 500m south east of White Cross?

Round barrow on Three Howes Rigg, 500m 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 1018767.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow on Three Howes Rigg, 500m south east of White Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Western Howes round barrows, 250m north west of White Cross (8.1 km), Wayside cross and boundary marker known as Young Ralph on Westerdale Moor (8.2 km), White Cross boundary marker known as Fat Betty on Danby Moor (8.3 km).

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