Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree Howes round cairns

Three Howes round cairns

England
List entry 1003143
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Three Howes is a Bronze Age round cairn complex located in Yorkshire, England. The site consists of three burial mounds constructed during the Bronze Age, representing a significant example of funerary monument grouping from this period. Such cairn complexes were typically used for the interment of elite individuals and their families, and their prominence in the landscape would have served to mark territorial claims and commemorate the dead. The monuments reflect the burial practices and social organisation of Bronze Age communities in northern England.

Three Howes round cairns is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003143. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three Howes round cairns?

Three Howes is a Bronze Age round cairn complex located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003143.

Who is responsible for protecting Three Howes round cairns?

Three Howes round cairns 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 1003143.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three Howes round cairns?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two sections of Roman road on Flamborough Rigg (8.5 km), Three medieval pillow mounds 900m north of Grove House (9.4 km), Two round cairns 450m south of Lower Farm (9.6 km).

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