Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo round barrows on Three Howes Rigg, 560m SSE of White Cross

Two round barrows on Three Howes Rigg, 560m SSE of White Cross

England
List entry 1018768
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two round barrows on Three Howes Rigg is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located on high moorland in Yorkshire. The site comprises two distinct burial mounds situated approximately 560 metres south-south-east of White Cross. Round barrows of this type typically date from the Bronze Age, though some may originate in the later Neolithic period, and represent the burial practices of prehistoric communities in the upland regions of northern England. The monument's location on exposed moorland is characteristic of barrow placement in Yorkshire's upland zones, where such earthworks remain prominent topographic features in the landscape.

Two round barrows on Three Howes Rigg, 560m SSE of White Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018768. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two round barrows on Three Howes Rigg, 560m SSE of White Cross?

Two round barrows on Three Howes Rigg is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located on high moorland in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018768.

Who is responsible for protecting Two round barrows on Three Howes Rigg, 560m SSE of White Cross?

Two round barrows on Three Howes Rigg, 560m SSE of White Cross 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 1018768.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two round barrows on Three Howes Rigg, 560m SSE of White Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Western Howes round barrows, 250m north west of White Cross (8 km), Wayside cross and boundary marker known as Young Ralph on Westerdale Moor (8.2 km), White Cross boundary marker known as Fat Betty on Danby Moor (8.2 km).

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