Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound barrow on Ugthorpe Moor known as Loose Howe, 130m south west of Day Well House

Round barrow on Ugthorpe Moor known as Loose Howe, 130m south west of Day Well House

England
List entry 1016543
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Loose Howe is a round barrow situated on Ugthorpe Moor in Yorkshire, a funerary monument of Bronze Age date. The barrow survives as an earthwork located approximately 130 metres south west of Day Well House. Round barrows of this period typically served as burial mounds for individuals of social status, often containing inhumations or cremations accompanied by grave goods. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1016543, indicating its recognition as a scheduled ancient monument of archaeological importance.

Round barrow on Ugthorpe Moor known as Loose Howe, 130m south west of Day Well House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016543. View the official record →

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What is Round barrow on Ugthorpe Moor known as Loose Howe, 130m south west of Day Well House?

Loose Howe is a round barrow situated on Ugthorpe Moor in Yorkshire, a funerary monument of Bronze Age date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016543.

Who is responsible for protecting Round barrow on Ugthorpe Moor known as Loose Howe, 130m south west of Day Well House?

Round barrow on Ugthorpe Moor known as Loose Howe, 130m south west of Day Well House 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 1016543.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round barrow on Ugthorpe Moor known as Loose Howe, 130m south west of Day Well House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Beggar's Bridge (6 km), Roman Fort on Lease Rigg (7.9 km), Black Hill wayside cross on Glaisdale Rigg (8 km).

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