Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAbraham's Hut round cairn

Abraham's Hut round cairn

England
List entry 1020378
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Abraham's Hut is a Neolithic round cairn located in Yorkshire, England. The monument consists of a circular mound of stone typical of prehistoric ritual and burial structures dating to the Neolithic period. Its form and construction reflect the monumental practices of early farming communities in northern Britain, representing an important category of chambered or non-chambered burial monuments. The site contributes to understanding the distribution and development of cairn-building traditions across the Yorkshire uplands during the early prehistoric era.

Abraham's Hut round cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020378. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Abraham's Hut round cairn?

Abraham's Hut is a Neolithic round cairn located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020378.

Who is responsible for protecting Abraham's Hut round cairn?

Abraham's Hut round cairn 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 1020378.

What other scheduled monuments are near Abraham's Hut round cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including High Cross wayside cross on Kirkgate Lane, north of Appleton-le-Moors (4.5 km), Low Cross, a reused standing stone on Kirkgate Lane in Appleton-le-Moors (4.8 km), Nutholm cross dyke, 100m south of Appleton Mill Farm (5.3 km).

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