'Willy Howe'

Week 17   'Willy Howe' Neolithic burial mound

This very large burial mound is situated between the East Yorkshire villages of Burton Fleming and Wold Newton. It's position is on a hillside in the 'Great Wold Valley' about 200 metres above the Gypsey Race, an intermittent stream that flows along the valley from near Duggleby to the sea at Bridlington. The mound is 15 metres high and stands out strongly in the otherwise gently rolling landscape. It was excavated in the 1800's when a central burial cist was discovered with flint chips and animal bones. A fantastic burial mound and when stood close, it is not hard to imagine why there are many legends attached to the place.