Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree round barrows on Ness Head 750m east of Howlgate Farm

Three round barrows on Ness Head 750m east of Howlgate Farm

England
List entry 1020399
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three round barrows on Ness Head 750m east of Howlgate Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises three burial mounds typical of the Early to Middle Bronze Age period, when such earthworks served as communal or individual sepulchral structures across the British landscape. These barrows represent the funerary practices and ceremonial landuse of prehistoric communities, their survival to the present day providing archaeological evidence of settlement and ritual activity in the region. The monument is recorded and protected as part of the national heritage assets of England.

Three round barrows on Ness Head 750m east of Howlgate Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020399. View the official record →

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What is Three round barrows on Ness Head 750m east of Howlgate Farm?

Three round barrows on Ness Head 750m east of Howlgate Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020399.

Who is responsible for protecting Three round barrows on Ness Head 750m east of Howlgate Farm?

Three round barrows on Ness Head 750m east of Howlgate 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 1020399.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three round barrows on Ness Head 750m east of Howlgate Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 520m north west of St Hilda's Church, Ellerburn (4.4 km), Prehistoric linear boundary in Ellerburn Wood, 370m north west of St Hilda's Church (4.5 km), Beacon Hill ringwork siege castle and Royal Observer Corps post (5.7 km).

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