Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBlack Hill round cairn

Black Hill round cairn

England
List entry 1010550
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Black Hill round cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. The cairn consists of a circular mound of stones constructed during the Bronze Age period, representing a significant example of prehistoric burial practice in the region. Such round cairns served as communal or individual burial monuments and often contained cremated remains or inhumations, reflecting the ritual and ceremonial importance placed on the dead during this era. The monument survives as a visible archaeological feature that contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and funerary customs in Yorkshire.

Black Hill round cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010550. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Black Hill round cairn?

Black Hill round cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010550.

Who is responsible for protecting Black Hill round cairn?

Black Hill 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 1010550.

What other scheduled monuments are near Black Hill round cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow and superimposed round cairn on Black Hill (0.1 km), Kildwick Bridge (1.8 km), Carved rock on bank at side of track opposite Garth House, 60m south west of Snaygill Farm (2.6 km).

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