Scheduled MonumentsEnglandArkle Beck stone circle

Arkle Beck stone circle

England
List entry 1008775
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Arkle Beck stone circle is a Bronze Age monument located in Yorkshire, England. The circle comprises a ring of standing stones of modest scale typical of upland Bronze Age ceremonial sites in northern England. Its precise dating, like many stone circles, remains subject to archaeological interpretation, though it is generally attributed to the later Bronze Age period. The monument represents an important example of ritual landscape use in the Bronze Age uplands of Yorkshire.

Arkle Beck stone circle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008775. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Arkle Beck stone circle?

Arkle Beck stone circle is a Bronze Age monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008775.

Who is responsible for protecting Arkle Beck stone circle?

Arkle Beck stone circle 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 1008775.

What other scheduled monuments are near Arkle Beck stone circle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lead mines and smeltmills at Moulds Side west of Langthwaite (4.4 km), Ring cairn and adjacent round cairn on Low Moor, 460m NNW of High Eskeleth (4.9 km), Two adjacent ring cairns on Low Moor, 310m north west of High Eskeleth (5 km).

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