Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWestern of four round barrows known as Three Howes

Western of four round barrows known as Three Howes

England
List entry 1018992
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Western is one of four round barrows within the Three Howes group, located in Yorkshire and designated as a heritage monument. The barrow dates to the Bronze Age and represents the funerary practices of prehistoric communities in the region. As a round barrow, it would have functioned as a burial mound, likely covering an inhumation or cremation deposit within a central grave or chamber. The Three Howes complex demonstrates the clustering of burial monuments typical of Bronze Age barrow cemeteries in northern England.

Western of four round barrows known as Three Howes is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018992. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Western of four round barrows known as Three Howes?

Western is one of four round barrows within the Three Howes group, located in Yorkshire and designated as a heritage monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018992.

Who is responsible for protecting Western of four round barrows known as Three Howes?

Western of four round barrows known as Three Howes 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 1018992.

What other scheduled monuments are near Western of four round barrows known as Three Howes?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fall Rigg cross dyke and round barrow, 710m north of Sycamore Farm (6.4 km), High Cross wayside cross on Kirkgate Lane, north of Appleton-le-Moors (6.6 km), Cropton Hall Garth: a motte and bailey castle including later medieval manor house, a medieval trackway and a pond (6.8 km).

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