Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAllan Tofts cairnfield, field system, burial cairns and prehistoric rock art, immediately south of Morton Close

Allan Tofts cairnfield, field system, burial cairns and prehistoric rock art, immediately south of Morton Close

England
List entry 1021301
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Allan Tofts is a Bronze Age cairnfield and associated field system located immediately south of Morton Close in Yorkshire. The monument comprises a group of burial cairns alongside evidence of prehistoric land division and exploitation, characteristic of upland Bronze Age settlement patterns. The site includes rock art elements that contribute to understanding of ceremonial or territorial marking practices during the prehistoric period. The physical remains reflect the long-term agricultural and funerary use of the landscape during the Bronze Age.

Allan Tofts cairnfield, field system, burial cairns and prehistoric rock art, immediately south of Morton Close is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021301. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Allan Tofts cairnfield, field system, burial cairns and prehistoric rock art, immediately south of Morton Close?

Allan Tofts is a Bronze Age cairnfield and associated field system located immediately south of Morton Close in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021301.

Who is responsible for protecting Allan Tofts cairnfield, field system, burial cairns and prehistoric rock art, immediately south of Morton Close?

Allan Tofts cairnfield, field system, burial cairns and prehistoric rock art, immediately south of Morton Close 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 1021301.

What other scheduled monuments are near Allan Tofts cairnfield, field system, burial cairns and prehistoric rock art, immediately south of Morton Close?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairnfield and field systems on Saltergate Moor, immediately north of Nab Farm (7.9 km), Head Road round cairn (8.7 km), Malo Cross, 450m south east of Nab Farm (8.7 km).

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