Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round barrows known as Thorn Key Howes, on Low Moor

Two round barrows known as Thorn Key Howes, on Low Moor

England
List entry 1019794
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Overview

History & significance

Thorn Key Howes is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument consisting of two round barrows situated on Low Moor in Yorkshire. The barrows represent a burial tradition characteristic of the third and second millennia before the present, when communities marked the graves of their dead with substantial earthen mounds. The site exemplifies the practice of barrow construction across the upland regions of northern England during prehistory. These monuments remain significant archaeological evidence of ritual practice and landscape use in the Bronze Age period.

Two round barrows known as Thorn Key Howes, on Low Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019794. View the official record →

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What is Two round barrows known as Thorn Key Howes, on Low Moor?

Thorn Key Howes is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age funerary monument consisting of two round barrows situated on Low Moor in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019794.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round barrows known as Thorn Key Howes, on Low Moor?

Two round barrows known as Thorn Key Howes, on Low Moor 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 1019794.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round barrows known as Thorn Key Howes, on Low Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Maw Rigg cairnfield in Langdale Forest (9.4 km), Round cairn at Dalby Snout, 690m north east of School Farm (9.9 km), Round cairn on Hunter Noddle 760m north west of Whisperdales (10.2 km).

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