Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSouthern of two round barrows in Dalby Forest known as the Brown Howes

Southern of two round barrows in Dalby Forest known as the Brown Howes

England
List entry 1020588
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Brown Howes is a scheduled ancient monument comprising two round barrows located in Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire. These burial mounds date to the Bronze Age and represent the funerary practices of prehistoric communities in the region. The barrows are earthen structures characteristic of Bronze Age monument construction, though precise details of their original dimensions and archaeological investigations are limited in the public record. As designated heritage assets, they form part of the significant concentration of prehistoric monuments found within Dalby Forest.

Southern of two round barrows in Dalby Forest known as the Brown Howes is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020588. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Southern of two round barrows in Dalby Forest known as the Brown Howes?

The Brown Howes is a scheduled ancient monument comprising two round barrows located in Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020588.

Who is responsible for protecting Southern of two round barrows in Dalby Forest known as the Brown Howes?

Southern of two round barrows in Dalby Forest known as the Brown 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 1020588.

What other scheduled monuments are near Southern of two round barrows in Dalby Forest known as the Brown Howes?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow 530m north of Keeper's Cottage (6.5 km), Round barrow 570m south east of Warren House (6.6 km), Round barrow 470m north of Keeper's Cottage (6.6 km).

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