Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSouth Flat Howe round barrow

South Flat Howe round barrow

England
List entry 1017829
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

South Flat Howe is a round barrow situated in Yorkshire, England, dating to the Bronze Age. The monument consists of a circular earthwork mound characteristic of burial practices during the second millennium BC, when such structures served as repositories for the cremated or inhumed remains of individuals of presumed social prominence. Round barrows of this type are distributed across the upland regions of northern England and represent a significant phase of ceremonial monument construction and funerary practice. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument and contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and burial activity in Yorkshire.

South Flat Howe round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017829. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is South Flat Howe round barrow?

South Flat Howe is a round barrow situated in Yorkshire, England, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017829.

Who is responsible for protecting South Flat Howe round barrow?

South Flat Howe round barrow 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 1017829.

What other scheduled monuments are near South Flat Howe round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone circle and cairnfield on Harland Moor, 375m south west of Park Farm (7.9 km), Round barrow and cairnfield 480m north east of Hagg End (7.9 km), Round cairn 615m SSW of Rudland House (8.1 km).

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