Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSouthern of four round barrows known as Three Howes

Southern of four round barrows known as Three Howes

England
List entry 1018993
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Southern of Four Round Barrows (Three Howes) is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises a group of round barrows, earthen mounds constructed as ceremonial burial structures during the Bronze Age period. These barrows represent the funerary practices of prehistoric communities and form part of a broader landscape of Bronze Age monuments characteristic of the Yorkshire region. The survival of these earthworks provides evidence of settlement patterns and ritual practices during the Bronze Age, contributing to understanding of prehistoric Yorkshire society.

Southern of four round barrows known as Three Howes is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018993. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Southern of four round barrows known as Three Howes?

Southern of Four Round Barrows (Three Howes) is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018993.

Who is responsible for protecting Southern of four round barrows known as Three Howes?

Southern of four round barrows known as Three Howes 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 1018993.

What other scheduled monuments are near Southern of four round barrows known as Three Howes?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including High Cross wayside cross on Kirkgate Lane, north of Appleton-le-Moors (6.4 km), Cropton Hall Garth: a motte and bailey castle including later medieval manor house, a medieval trackway and a pond (6.6 km), Low Cross, a reused standing stone on Kirkgate Lane in Appleton-le-Moors (6.8 km).

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