Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn 255m south west of Moor House Farm

Cairn 255m south west of Moor House Farm

England
List entry 1014358
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn 255m south west of Moor House Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. The cairn consists of a mound of stones constructed as a burial feature, typical of Bronze Age mortuary practices in upland regions of northern England during the second millennium BC. Its survival as an earthwork monument provides evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary customs in the Yorkshire landscape. The site remains an important archaeological record of Bronze Age activity in the region, preserved as a scheduled ancient monument.

Cairn 255m south west of Moor House Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014358. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn 255m south west of Moor House Farm?

Cairn 255m south west of Moor House Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014358.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn 255m south west of Moor House Farm?

Cairn 255m south west of Moor House Farm 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 1014358.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn 255m south west of Moor House Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Keld Heads lead smelt mill and mine complex (1 km), Roman fort at Wensley (2 km), Wensley Bridge (2.7 km).

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