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 round barrow located in Yorkshire, England, dating to the Bronze Age. The monument consists of an earthen mound characteristic of burial practices during the second millennium BC, when such barrows served as burial monuments for individuals of status within their communities. As a scheduled ancient monument, Sharpe Howes represents an important archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age mortuary practices and settlement patterns in northern England. The site's preservation as a scheduled monument reflects its significance to the archaeological record of the region.

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 round barrow located in Yorkshire, England, dating to the Bronze Age. 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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