Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree round barrows and six cup and ring marked rocks, 740m south east of Howdale Farm

Three round barrows and six cup and ring marked rocks, 740m south east of Howdale Farm

England
List entry 1019682
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three round barrows and six cup and ring marked rocks, located 740 metres south-east of Howdale Farm in Yorkshire, comprises Bronze Age funerary monuments and earlier rock art. The three round barrows represent typical burial mounds of the Bronze Age period, whilst the six rocks bearing cup and ring markings belong to the Neolithic or early Bronze Age tradition of rock art, characterized by pecked circular depressions and concentric rings. The coexistence of these two categories of monument at a single location suggests a landscape of sustained ritual and ceremonial significance extending across multiple prehistoric periods. The site demonstrates the enduring importance of this upland location as a focus for burial practice and ceremonial activity during the prehistoric era.

Three round barrows and six cup and ring marked rocks, 740m south east of Howdale Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019682. View the official record →

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What is Three round barrows and six cup and ring marked rocks, 740m south east of Howdale Farm?

Three round barrows and six cup and ring marked rocks, located 740 metres south-east of Howdale Farm in Yorkshire, comprises Bronze Age funerary monuments and earlier rock art. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019682.

Who is responsible for protecting Three round barrows and six cup and ring marked rocks, 740m south east of Howdale Farm?

Three round barrows and six cup and ring marked rocks, 740m south east of Howdale Farm 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 1019682.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three round barrows and six cup and ring marked rocks, 740m south east of Howdale Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow in Springwood Heights Plantation, 220m north west of Springwood Cottage (8.8 km), Round barrow in Broxa Forest 850m WSW of Highdales (8.9 km), Round barrow on Flockrake Noddle, 550m SSW of Silpho Brow Farm (9 km).

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