Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSharpe Howes, round barrows

Sharpe Howes, round barrows

England
List entry 1004182
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Sharpe Howes is a Bronze Age round barrow located in Yorkshire, England. The monument forms part of the broader tradition of burial mound construction that flourished across northern England during the second millennium before the common era. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important archaeological record of prehistoric funerary practice and settlement patterns in the region. The barrow survives as an earthwork feature within the Yorkshire landscape, contributing to our understanding of Bronze Age communities and their relationship with the land.

Sharpe Howes, round barrows is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004182. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sharpe Howes, round barrows?

Sharpe Howes is a Bronze Age round barrow located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004182.

Who is responsible for protecting Sharpe Howes, round barrows?

Sharpe Howes, round barrows 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 1004182.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sharpe Howes, round barrows?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow and archery butt 230m south of Wold Newton church (4.8 km), Bowl barrow and archery butt 231m south-west of Wold Newton Church (4.9 km), Bowl barrow 130m south-east of Bridge Farm (5.1 km).

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