Scheduled MonumentsEnglandA cairn, a carved rock, and a rubble bank, in the south west corner of Scale Knoll Allotment, 800m south east of Far East Hope, Barningham Moor

A cairn, a carved rock, and a rubble bank, in the south west corner of Scale Knoll Allotment, 800m south east of Far East Hope, Barningham Moor

England
List entry 1017431
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History & significance

A cairn, a carved rock, and a rubble bank in the south west corner of Scale Knoll Allotment is an ancient barrow or burial mound located on Barningham Moor, approximately 800 metres south east of Far East Hope in Yorkshire. The monument comprises three distinct elements: a stone cairn, a rock bearing carved markings, and an associated rubble bank, which together represent the remains of a burial or ritual monument of Bronze Age date. The site's position on the open moorland is characteristic of the distribution of such barrows across the upland regions of northern England. The surviving physical remains, though fragmentary, contribute to understanding the funerary and ceremonial practices of prehistoric Yorkshire communities.

A cairn, a carved rock, and a rubble bank, in the south west corner of Scale Knoll Allotment, 800m south east of Far East Hope, Barningham Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017431. View the official record →

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What is A cairn, a carved rock, and a rubble bank, in the south west corner of Scale Knoll Allotment, 800m south east of Far East Hope, Barningham Moor?

A cairn, a carved rock, and a rubble bank in the south west corner of Scale Knoll Allotment is an ancient barrow or burial mound located on Barningham Moor, approximately 800 metres south east of Far East Hope in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017431.

Who is responsible for protecting A cairn, a carved rock, and a rubble bank, in the south west corner of Scale Knoll Allotment, 800m south east of Far East Hope, Barningham Moor?

A cairn, a carved rock, and a rubble bank, in the south west corner of Scale Knoll Allotment, 800m south east of Far East Hope, Barningham 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 1017431.

What other scheduled monuments are near A cairn, a carved rock, and a rubble bank, in the south west corner of Scale Knoll Allotment, 800m south east of Far East Hope, Barningham Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn near the summit of a low ridge, 850m south west of Cocker Stake Nook, Hope Moor (2.2 km), Cairn on the summit of Arndale Hill, Hope Moor (3 km), Cairn on Holgate How (4.4 km).

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