Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree round barrows 60m north of Burton Howe

Three round barrows 60m north of Burton Howe

England
List entry 1014371
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three round barrows 60m north of Burton Howe is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises three distinct burial mounds arranged across the landscape, representing communal ritual practices of the Bronze Age period. Such round barrows typically functioned as focal points for burial and ceremonial activity, often containing cremated or inhumed remains and sometimes artefactual deposits. The monument's survival and scheduled status reflect its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the region.

Three round barrows 60m north of Burton Howe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014371. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three round barrows 60m north of Burton Howe?

Three round barrows 60m north of Burton Howe is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014371.

Who is responsible for protecting Three round barrows 60m north of Burton Howe?

Three round barrows 60m north of Burton Howe 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 1014371.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three round barrows 60m north of Burton Howe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Golden Heights round cairn and wayside cross on Rudland Rigg (8 km), Round barrow at Money Howe, Bilsdale East Moor (8.3 km), Horn Ridge cross dyke, cairnfield, round cairn and prehistoric hut circles (8.9 km).

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